Comments on: Human Case Of West Nile Confirmed In Escambia County, Advisory Issued http://www.northescambia.com/2012/08/human-case-of-west-nile-confirmed-in-escambia-county-advisory-issued Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:03:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: lizzy http://www.northescambia.com/2012/08/human-case-of-west-nile-confirmed-in-escambia-county-advisory-issued/comment-page-1#comment-141111 lizzy Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:44:09 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=107139#comment-141111 i agree that it would be most helpful if we knew the area of escambia county that the person infected lived. those in the vacinity should be extra cautious.... just the opinion of one who lives in escambia county i agree that it would be most helpful if we knew the area of escambia county that the person infected lived. those in the vacinity should be extra cautious…. just the opinion of one who lives in escambia county

]]> By: smokey http://www.northescambia.com/2012/08/human-case-of-west-nile-confirmed-in-escambia-county-advisory-issued/comment-page-1#comment-140935 smokey Fri, 17 Aug 2012 03:57:38 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=107139#comment-140935 I know our county has a spraying truck. Heard about it going to cantonment to spray and I have seen it in past years here in molino, but not this year. I wander why they're not spraying out here? We got alot of wooded area and alot of mosquitos. I saw the truck out here ,but he was just parked on the side of the road for a few hours. I guess the driver was just "working" like alot of the county workers do. I know our county has a spraying truck. Heard about it going to cantonment to spray and I have seen it in past years here in molino, but not this year. I wander why they’re not spraying out here? We got alot of wooded area and alot of mosquitos. I saw the truck out here ,but he was just parked on the side of the road for a few hours. I guess the driver was just “working” like alot of the county workers do.

]]> By: Jacob http://www.northescambia.com/2012/08/human-case-of-west-nile-confirmed-in-escambia-county-advisory-issued/comment-page-1#comment-140879 Jacob Thu, 16 Aug 2012 22:35:29 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=107139#comment-140879 Due to malaria carrying parasites transferred by the mosquito, it is responsible for the deaths of more than two million people per year. In addition, Mosquitos are estimated to transfer diseases to more than 70 million people per year. Even in countries such as the UK, New Zealand, and Japan, where the more temperate climate has reduced mosquito bites to mostly an annoyance, they still cause some deaths every year,the mosquito has killed more people than all fish and mammals combined. Due to malaria carrying parasites transferred by the mosquito, it is responsible for the deaths of more than two million people per year. In addition, Mosquitos are estimated to transfer diseases to more than 70 million people per year. Even in countries such as the UK, New Zealand, and Japan, where the more temperate climate has reduced mosquito bites to mostly an annoyance, they still cause some deaths every year,the mosquito has killed more people than all fish and mammals combined.

]]> By: Hobbs http://www.northescambia.com/2012/08/human-case-of-west-nile-confirmed-in-escambia-county-advisory-issued/comment-page-1#comment-140840 Hobbs Thu, 16 Aug 2012 18:51:07 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=107139#comment-140840 What’s the most dangerous creature on earth? Without question the answer is: the mosquito. Mosquitoes and the diseases they spread have been responsible for killing more people than all the wars in history. Even today, mosquitoes transmitting malaria kill 2 million to 3 million people and infect another 200 million or more every year. Tens of millions more are killed and debilitated by a host of other mosquito-borne diseases, including filariasis, yellow fever, dengue and encephalitis. Of course we don't have to worry about malaria in our part of the world, but mosquitoes are known to carry a pile of different viruses. I know people are concerned about where this individual lived, but honestly, it doesn't really matter. Protect yourself when outdoors. Also, please, please don't buy a blue bug light. All your doing is attracting the mosquito closer to your home, plus your killing other useful insects that actually eat mosquitoes. What’s the most dangerous creature on earth? Without question the answer is: the mosquito. Mosquitoes and the diseases they spread have been responsible for killing more people than all the wars in history. Even today, mosquitoes transmitting malaria kill 2 million to 3 million people and infect another 200 million or more every year. Tens of millions more are killed and debilitated by a host of other mosquito-borne diseases, including filariasis, yellow fever, dengue and encephalitis. Of course we don’t have to worry about malaria in our part of the world, but mosquitoes are known to carry a pile of different viruses. I know people are concerned about where this individual lived, but honestly, it doesn’t really matter. Protect yourself when outdoors. Also, please, please don’t buy a blue bug light. All your doing is attracting the mosquito closer to your home, plus your killing other useful insects that actually eat mosquitoes.

]]> By: Grandmaof7 http://www.northescambia.com/2012/08/human-case-of-west-nile-confirmed-in-escambia-county-advisory-issued/comment-page-1#comment-140790 Grandmaof7 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:46:45 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=107139#comment-140790 Lucky wife, I survived West Nile in 2003, and like your husband I still have problems from the encephalitis. Survivors are immune to West Nile, but I hope everyone will take precautions to keep from ever becoming infected. It's serious business. Lucky wife, I survived West Nile in 2003, and like your husband I still have problems from the encephalitis. Survivors are immune to West Nile, but I hope everyone will take precautions to keep from ever becoming infected. It’s serious business.

]]> By: bewildered http://www.northescambia.com/2012/08/human-case-of-west-nile-confirmed-in-escambia-county-advisory-issued/comment-page-1#comment-140734 bewildered Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:21:33 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=107139#comment-140734 The pharmaceutical industry developed pills for dogs to keep fleas, ticks and mosquitos off the animals. They work, I cannot think of a single dog that came down with or died of heartworm while on medication. How come they cannot do the same for people? Agreed, there are more than enough expensive sprays, foggers, zappers, etc. on the market, but none really does an effective job. The pharmaceutical industry developed pills for dogs to keep fleas, ticks and mosquitos off the animals. They work, I cannot think of a single dog that came down with or died of heartworm while on medication. How come they cannot do the same for people? Agreed, there are more than enough expensive sprays, foggers, zappers, etc. on the market, but none really does an effective job.

]]> By: William http://www.northescambia.com/2012/08/human-case-of-west-nile-confirmed-in-escambia-county-advisory-issued/comment-page-1#comment-140721 William Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:40:45 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=107139#comment-140721 >>And I believe the person was in Escambia “Alabama” from what I read on google, but can’t be definite. No...this story is about Escambia County, Florida. Since NorthEscambia.com's primary coverage area is in Florida, if it only says"Escambia County", it's Florida. When we talk about the neighboring county to the north, it will say "Escambia County, Ala.". >>And I believe the person was in Escambia “Alabama” from what I read on google, but can’t be definite.

No…this story is about Escambia County, Florida. Since NorthEscambia.com’s primary coverage area is in Florida, if it only says”Escambia County”, it’s Florida. When we talk about the neighboring county to the north, it will say “Escambia County, Ala.”.

]]> By: mary http://www.northescambia.com/2012/08/human-case-of-west-nile-confirmed-in-escambia-county-advisory-issued/comment-page-1#comment-140717 mary Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:24:41 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=107139#comment-140717 They need to let the public when they plan on spraying in the area. A lot of times we can catch the trucks & they will drive through our driveway, which is good because of the woods & I dont know whats out there(swampy water). They need to let the public when they plan on spraying in the area. A lot of times we can catch the trucks & they will drive through our driveway, which is good because of the woods & I dont know whats out there(swampy water).

]]> By: Jane http://www.northescambia.com/2012/08/human-case-of-west-nile-confirmed-in-escambia-county-advisory-issued/comment-page-1#comment-140713 Jane Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:12:58 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=107139#comment-140713 Stay inside all the time until winter! LOL! But even when covered with clothes, you have to spray your clothes and hands/face with whatever is safe for your face, and remember to wash your hands after you come inside before you touch anything! This is a dangerous situation! Stay inside all the time until winter! LOL! But even when covered with clothes, you have to spray your clothes and hands/face with whatever is safe for your face, and remember to wash your hands after you come inside before you touch anything! This is a dangerous situation!

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.northescambia.com/2012/08/human-case-of-west-nile-confirmed-in-escambia-county-advisory-issued/comment-page-1#comment-140707 Jennifer Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:27:43 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=107139#comment-140707 I agree Lucky Mom! It would be helpful. I agree Lucky Mom! It would be helpful.

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