California Pest Control Operators Are Preparing for West Nile Virus; Program Provides Essential Information to Combat Mosquitoes, Disease.Business Editors DUNN LORING, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 7, 2003 In preparation to control mosquitoes and limit the spread of West Nile Virus West Nile virus, microorganism and the infection resulting from it, which typically produces no symptoms or a flulike condition. The virus is a flavivirus and is related to a number of viruses that cause encephalitis. in the State of California, the National Pest Management Association The National Pest Management Association (NPMA), a non-profit organization with more than 5,000 members, was established in 1933 to support the professional pest control industry’s commitment to the protection of public health, food and property, reflected both in the (NPMA NPMA National Pest Management Association NPMA National Property Management Association NPMA National Petroleum Management Association NPMA National Project Management Association NPMA Non-Preemptive Multiple Access NPMA National Podiatric Medical Association ) is sponsoring a "Mosquito Management Educational Program" for pest control pest control n → control m de plagas pest control n → lutte f contre les nuisibles pest control pest n professionals. This program provides pest control professionals with the education and tools they need to perform mosquito management services as well as disseminating valuable educational materials on mosquitoes. "In many parts of the United States, pest control professionals play an important role, not only in mosquito control, but also in educating homeowners and businesses on what they can do to protect themselves from mosquitoes," said Cindy Mannes, director of public affairs, NPMA. "However, many homeowners and businesses don't realize that they can contact a pest control professional for mosquito control services and information." Around the country, there are a variety of ways that vector control departments have been working to control mosquitoes. Many times they work in conjunction with pest control professionals. Other times, homeowners and businesses may contact pest control professionals directly who provide mosquito control services. In many instances, pest control professionals fill an important void in mosquito control in addition to the important role in educating consumers on what they can do to protect themselves from other pests. "Consumer education is a key component in mosquito control," continued Mannes. "With thousands of pest control professionals already working with homeowners on other pest problems, they are now becoming an effective means of educating consumers on what they can do to protect themselves from diseases transmitted by mosquitoes." A recent pest control industry survey revealed that Americans are more concerned with mosquitoes than termites, ants or cockroaches cockroaches insects which may carry Salmonella spp. in their gut and play a part in the spread of the disease. . Additionally, respondents were more concerned about West Nile Virus than Lyme disease Lyme disease, a nonfatal bacterial infection that causes symptoms ranging from fever and headache to a painful swelling of the joints. The first American case of Lyme's characteristic rash was documented in 1970 and the disease was first identified in a cluster at or E-coli. However, only 36 percent of the respondents in the survey indicated they were doing anything about it. Consumers can visit www.pestworld.org for more information on protecting their families and businesses from diseases associated with mosquitoes or to find a professional pest control company. The NPMA, a non-profit organization with more than 6,000 members, was established in 1933 to support the pest management industry's commitment to the protection of public health, food and property, reflected both in the continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). of the pest control professional and the dissemination of timely information to homeowners and businesses. This includes consumer tips on using integrated pest management Integrated Pest Management (IPM), planned program that coordinates economically and environmentally acceptable methods of pest control with the judicious and minimal use of toxic pesticides. (IPM (1) (Impressions Per Minute) Generally refers to document scanners that scan both sides of the page at the same time. Thus, a scanner that scans at 100 ppm (pages per minute) can provide 200 ipm. See ppm and document scanner. ) to manage pest problems in the home, and advice on selecting a pest management professional. The National Pest Management Association continues to guide the industry through legislative and regulatory initiatives at both the federal and state levels. It is comprised of pest management companies, distributors, and manufacturers. For further information, visit www.pestworld.org |
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