Posted on 08/10/2002 5:49:40 AM PDT by rintense
(Grand Rapids, August 9, 2002, 4:51 p.m.) A dead crow found in an educational section of the John Ball Zoo two weeks ago tested positive for the virus. Zoo officials say they have taken extra steps to remove standing water and treat the zoo for mosquito larvae. They say it is safe, but visitors should take the same precautions they normally would when they're headed outdoors. Always wear mosquito repellent, long sleeves and be especially wary around dusk and dawn, when mosquitos are most active.
At The Kent County Health Department, the strategy has changed. Instead of collecting dead crows, the department is now concentrating on collecting live mosquitos. It wants to learn the occurrence level of the West Nile Virus in the native mosquito population. To do that, it is now starting to set special mosquito traps, which consist of a small cooler containing dry ice, a battery powered light and fan and a bag. The mosquitos are attracted to the carbon dioxide given off by the dry ice, see the light at the top of the bag, and are then sucked in by a small fan.
The health department says it will begin to seriously collect mosquitos next Spring once the department has learned the proper techniques to capture, dissect and identify mosquitos. Residents are urged to continue to take precautions before going outdoors.
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It contains more DEET than the products commonly available.
I also noticed that it is unavailable until late August. The word must be getting out! I plan on using it later today while I'm outside.
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