It’s mosquito season, and mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus have been found recently in Northwest Florida and Southeast Alabama.
According to the Florida Department of Health, West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus that causes mild to severe illness. It was first identified in Uganda in 1937 and was first introduced to the United States in 1999 in New York and reached Florida in 2001.
Since its initial detection, human cases have been reported in all U.S. states with the exception of Alaska and Hawaii and the virus is now considered endemic in the U.S., with annual epidemics in some parts of the country, peaking in the late summer months.
Ryan Redmon, owner of Redmon Pest Solutions in Chipley, Florida and Dothan, Alabama has many years of experience, utilizing the latest technologies and chemistry, and says that you don’t have to live with mosquitoes.
‘The secret is consistent, effective treatment of your problem areas’, says Redmon, ‘and the process is safe, dependable and cost-effective. If you have children or pets, or do a lot of living outdoors in your backyard, you should probably consider treating for mosquitoes’.
Redmon Pest Solutions, with offices in Chipley, Marianna and Dothan has over 20 years experience providing pest control, and covers all of Holmes, Washington and Jackson County, in Northwest Florida. Visit www.RedmonPestSolutions.com for more information.