Comments on: West Nile Death In Escambia County, More Cases Reported

By: Trish

Trish — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:53:03 +0000

Knowing the area where someone lives does not mean that is where the person was bit. I live in Molino but could have been in Ensley one evening shopping/visiting and gotten bit. So I completely understand why they are not saying, all it would accomplish is mass pandemonium along with hundreds of hypochondricas.

By: Listerine & lemon juice

Listerine & lemon juice — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:38:50 +0000

Listerine & lemon juice in a spray bottle,mist the yard every other day.It doesn’t take a lot,only spray the area your going to be in.But it doesn’t work as good when the grass is wet.

By: Amalya

Amalya — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:55:06 +0000

Spraying won’t help everything. Yeah, it does knock out a large amount of mosquito population, but there are always hundreds more. What would help, aside from complaining about the county not spraying (their under enough stress with WNV as it is, and they only have so many trucks that can spray), take the necessary precautions…

Don’t go out during the hours on and between dawn and dusk, wear repellent that has DEET in it. Walk around your yard and dump out containers that have standing water it in, including your bird bath/fountains/ect. If you have outside animals, empty their water containers once a week. If you’re going to be sitting outside with friends, light Citronella Oil candles or torches, but remember to stay within close range of them, or they won’t work effectively. The weather’s starting to get cooler, wear long sleeved shirts and jeans.

You can’t rely on the county to do everything. They’ll eventually get to your area. But first, you have to take action into your own hands. Kinda like a “help those who help themselves” kinda deal.

By: concerned

concerned — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:43:49 +0000

WHY IN THE HECK ARE THEY NOT SPRAYING ON A REGULAR BASES? I HAVE NOT SEEN THEM SPRAY IN MY AREA IN SEVERAL YEARS!!! AND WHY ARE THEY BEING SO HUSH HUSH ABOUT IT? WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO KNOW WHAT AREA OF TOWN THESE CASES ARE.

By: readerofthenews

readerofthenews — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 01:31:52 +0000

How do we know the difference from a “cold, flu” like symtoms and the West Nile,
mosquitoes bite me like there is no other source alive..no matter what time of day or night. We use to use seven’s dust in the yard and especially surround the house and it helped knock them down. With all the rain there are many “standing” water places so maybe the county can help with that and SPRAY!

By: Travis

Travis — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 23:21:48 +0000

Escambia County,FL. Mosquito Control # 937-2188

By: Prayn' that all the lil DEADLY sqitters DIE

Prayn' that all the lil DEADLY sqitters DIE — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 23:10:47 +0000

to Sasha: i live in the north end and i am not poverty..We have some of the prettiest homes and property around ..We just choose to live in the this area..Maybe some poverty but you have that everywhere.As well as mosquitos.But i do agree we need those trucks spraying,”like yesterday” ALREADY…I have children and i fear for their health/life ,.I had a cousin who got encephalitis frm a mosquito bite,when we were children.Thats back when it was very rare..He lived through it but it was touch n go for weeks.The Drs. didnt believe he would pull through.he was in coma for weeks..So yes people this is very real and very serious..Keep your self and your children protected as much as possible..even though its almost IMPOSSI BLE not to get a mosquito bite.Open the door to get in your house one flies in so quick..What are we to do..;( GOODNESS this is getting out of hand….

By: shannon

shannon — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:44:12 +0000

How do we get our county on the northern end get the trucks to spray in our area? If anyone can give me a number it would greatly be appreciated!!!!!

By: Shasha

Shasha — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:20:27 +0000

Everybody knows that the north end of this county is ignored and not claimed…..we are the poverty area, so we are not important enough to those “city folks”!! How many people agree with me?

By: IMHO

IMHO — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:29:58 +0000

You used to be able to request that they come spray in your neighborhood. I have called and every time they are spraying within the week. If your being swarmed every time you go out, call the county. Until then, try Yard Guard spray & repellant if you go out.