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West Nile cases have increased year
over year with over 3600 being reported in the U.S.
in 2006 alone.
The greater DFW area represents almost 4% of that
total with over 130 cases reported so far this year.
West Nile Virus has spread rapidly across North
America, affecting thousands of birds, horses, and
humans, since it was discovered in the Western hemisphere.
WNV swept from the New York City
region in 1999 to almost all of the continental
U.S., 7 Canadian provinces, and throughout Mexico
and
parts of the Caribbean by 2004
West Nile has been detected in at least 48 species
of mosquitoes, over 250 species of birds, and at
least
18 mammalian species, including humans. A good way
to help prevent WNV infection in humans is to
avoid mosquito bites
In temperate regions, West Nile virus follows a
seasonal pattern that begins in late spring, with
the peak
time for infection occurring in late summer and
early fall — usually August and September.
People living
in southern climates may run the risk of infection
year-round.
Mosquito Force can help greatly reduce your exposure
to mosquitoes at your residence.
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