West Nile hits Staten Island

Posted on July 15, 2010 with 1 Comment

An article from Silive.com reports that there has been the first sightings of mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus in Staten Island, NY.  Officials have responded by putting more mosquito surveillance and application of larvicide in the area.  The first case of the West Nile Virus was seen in New York  in 1999, when people first got infected in New York City.  In 2009 there were only 7 non-fatal human cases reported throughout the state.  The chances that a person who gets bite by one mosquito who becomes ill is very low.   80% of the people who have gotten the West Nile Virus do not show signs of it.  20% show mild symptoms and a very small percentage actually develop serve illness.  Still, it is important to take precautions so mosquitoes do not bit you.  The health department still wants people to be aware of how you can protect yourself from mosquitoes this summer.  JP McHale is a Westchester Pest Control company.  We would love to help you with your mosquito problem! Contact us by phone 800-479-2284, email, live chat, twitter, or facebook.