Memphis, Cordova, Germantown & Collierville TN
Why are the health communities so alarmed about Zika and its potential effects? The alarming fact is that there is a strong link between the virus and a neurological disorder called microcephaly that occurs in unborn babies. Microcephaly is a condition that causes babies to be born with abnormally small heads, which causes significant developmental issues and even infantile death. Cases of microcephaly are on the rise in countries where Zika is prevalent; the U.S. Center for Disease Control has even warned pregnant women to avoid traveling to those affected areas.
It seems inevitable that Zika will spread to the U.S. The Aedes albopictus mosquito, which carries and spreads the Zika virus, is present in many areas of the country.
Health officials advise that pregnant women, who have been exposed to the Zika virus while traveling to an affected country, be tested for the virus upon returning home or within 12 weeks from exposure. Most of the population in the United States live where the Aedes albopictus mosquito thrives during the warmer months, and about 7 percent live where these mosquitoes survive throughout the year.
Your best efforts of protection against the Zika virus is to take action now by ensuring you eliminate standing water around your property, which includes wading pools, buckets, and flowerpots. Also, consider hiring a quality pest control company to service your home to help keep these pests at bay.
If you live in the Memphis area and have any questions about protecting your family and home from mosquitoes or any other pests, call our office at (901) 737-7378 for more information.
AAA Termite & Pest serves customers located in Memphis and Cordova in West Tennessee