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ADVICE CELEBRATING 32 YEARS!
B ROTH ERS B R OT HE R S
2014 B RO T HE RS
B ROT H ER S
Previous Awards
2014 – 2007
FROM BRODY 32
BROTHERS PEST
CONTROL
Mby Levi Brody The Aedes species of mosquito spreads Zika,
osquito bites are one of but interestingly, the mosquitoes themselves
the worst things about don’t harbor the disease. Rather, when they bite
summer. And they aren’t an infected person, they pick up the virus in their
just annoying; hundreds saliva and pass it on to the next person they bite.
of millions of people
around the world are ◆ Wear bug repellant with DEET soft LEDs near your home’s entrances
infected every year with whenever you spend time outdoors, to prevent swarms of bugs from biting
mosquito-borne illnesses, and be especially cautious when trav- you as you go in and out.
including the Zika virus, chikungunya, eling to tropical regions where Zika is ◆ Have your yard treated by profes-
and dengue fever. prevalent. sionals to kill existing mosquitoes
◆ Eliminate all standing water on your and prevent more from coming your
The Aedes species of mosquito property where mosquitoes breed. It way. A reputable pest control compa-
spreads Zika, but interestingly, the takes just a capful of water to attract ny should follow CDC recommenda-
mosquitoes themselves don’t harbor hundreds of mosquitoes, so be vigilant tions and both remove mosquito
the disease. Rather, when they bite an about keeping your yard clear of breeding areas and apply profession-
infected person, they pick up the virus standing water. Check gutters and air- al products. The professionals may
in their saliva and pass it on to the conditioner run-off and treat any water spot breeding areas that you’ve
next person they bite. Each person that can’t be eliminated (bird baths, missed, so it may be worth calling in
reacts differently to being bitten; some ponds, etc.) with Bti, also known as a pest control team if you find your-
hardly notice the bites, while others Mosquito Dunks. self being bitten frequently in your
develop swollen, itchy welts. This is an ◆ Install yellow-toned light bulbs or own yard.◆
allergic reaction to the mosquito’s sali-
va, and some people are more suscep-
tible to this allergy.
There are a number of things you
can do to prevent getting bitten and
potentially contracting Zika:
104 u www.wherewhatwhen.com u
B ROTH ERS B R OT HE R S
2014 B RO T HE RS
B ROT H ER S
Previous Awards
2014 – 2007
FROM BRODY 32
BROTHERS PEST
CONTROL
Mby Levi Brody The Aedes species of mosquito spreads Zika,
osquito bites are one of but interestingly, the mosquitoes themselves
the worst things about don’t harbor the disease. Rather, when they bite
summer. And they aren’t an infected person, they pick up the virus in their
just annoying; hundreds saliva and pass it on to the next person they bite.
of millions of people
around the world are ◆ Wear bug repellant with DEET soft LEDs near your home’s entrances
infected every year with whenever you spend time outdoors, to prevent swarms of bugs from biting
mosquito-borne illnesses, and be especially cautious when trav- you as you go in and out.
including the Zika virus, chikungunya, eling to tropical regions where Zika is ◆ Have your yard treated by profes-
and dengue fever. prevalent. sionals to kill existing mosquitoes
◆ Eliminate all standing water on your and prevent more from coming your
The Aedes species of mosquito property where mosquitoes breed. It way. A reputable pest control compa-
spreads Zika, but interestingly, the takes just a capful of water to attract ny should follow CDC recommenda-
mosquitoes themselves don’t harbor hundreds of mosquitoes, so be vigilant tions and both remove mosquito
the disease. Rather, when they bite an about keeping your yard clear of breeding areas and apply profession-
infected person, they pick up the virus standing water. Check gutters and air- al products. The professionals may
in their saliva and pass it on to the conditioner run-off and treat any water spot breeding areas that you’ve
next person they bite. Each person that can’t be eliminated (bird baths, missed, so it may be worth calling in
reacts differently to being bitten; some ponds, etc.) with Bti, also known as a pest control team if you find your-
hardly notice the bites, while others Mosquito Dunks. self being bitten frequently in your
develop swollen, itchy welts. This is an ◆ Install yellow-toned light bulbs or own yard.◆
allergic reaction to the mosquito’s sali-
va, and some people are more suscep-
tible to this allergy.
There are a number of things you
can do to prevent getting bitten and
potentially contracting Zika:
104 u www.wherewhatwhen.com u
