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Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
West Nile Virus detected in Davidson County for the first time in 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Metro Public Health Department's Pest Management Team has reported the presence of West Nile Virus in Davidson County. The team said that the virus was detected in a mosquito pool; the trap for the pool had been established off Neelys Bend Road in Nashville's Madison neighborhood. This is the first detection of West Nile Virus this year with no human cases reported so far in 2025. The Metro Public Health Department said that last year, there was a high level of virus detected in area mosquito pools. The department first started monitoring the mosquito traps for the 2024 season at the end of April. AUGUST 2024 | Davidson County health officials monitor mosquitoes for West Nile virus In all, the Pest Management team captured and tested more than 39,000 mosquitos across 32 Davidson County sample sites. By mid-October, the virus had been detected at every sampling site in the county. 'Keeping our community safe and healthy means monitoring mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile Virus and informing those who might be at risk,' Dr. Sanmi Areola, Metro Public Health Department's Director of Health said. 'Education is a big part of our work, ensuring that we know that we all have a roles to play in reducing breeding of mosquitoes and preventing bites so that those who are at risk know what they can do to protect themselves and their families.' The Pest Management Team revisits impacted sites and sets additional traps, monitoring standing water and applying larvicide when they see mosquito larvae. However, the department does not spray to kill adult mosquitos. The health department sends fliers to residences in impacted areas with steps to protect against mosquito bites and reduce standing water, which is where mosquitos can lay eggs. There are some other steps you can take, including: Limit time outdoors at dusk and nighttime, when mosquitos are most active. Wear a mosquito repellant approved for use by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including products that contain Picardin, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus and DEET. The Environmental Protection Agency has a tool that helps you find the right repellant for you; you can find that tool here. Wear shoes, socks, long-sleeve shirts and pants when mosquitos are the most prevalent. Additionally, any clothing you wear should be lightly colored and made of tightly-woven material to keep mosquitos away from the skin. Any pant legs should be tucked into shoes or socks and collars should be buttoned. Make sure any windows and doors have screens that are in good repair. ⏩ The department encourages you to check things like bird baths, tires or other backyard toys and trim overgrown vegetation to discourage breeding. If you would like a free backyard inspection, you can call the Metro Public Health Department's Pest Management Team at 615-340-5660 to learn about places on your property where mosquitos could easily breed and multiply. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Irish Sun
10-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
How to banish pesky fruit flies in five minutes thanks to a 70p trick – and all you need are three basic ingredients
FRUIT flies are known to invade homes during the warmer months, but keeping your home fly-free doesn't need to be such a headache. Although there are plenty of Advertisement 2 These pesky pests reproduce at an astonishing rate, so it's important to know how to get rid of them permanently and promptly Credit: Getty 2 One savvy man took to Facebook to share a cheap 70p remedy with just three ingredients you already have Credit: FACEBOOK What's more, not only will the trick According to the whizz behind this purse-friendly hack, Chris J Carr , the solution is a DIY concoction that costs pennies to make and will give you results in a mere five minutes. Sharing the game-changer of a trick that's sure to come in handy for millions of frustrated Brits this summer, Chris took to Facebook. He wrote in Advertisement read more on homes ''Just put it in the kitchen, and all flies, To whip up the cheap and simple remedy, you will need: 1/2 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup olive oil (or other vegetable oil), as well as 1/2 cup shampoo. When it comes to adding the latter, there's no need to use your fancy shampoo - any cheap discount store version will work just fine ans save you extra cash. Start by mixing all the ingredients together in a bowl and place it in the kitchen, before waiting for the bugs ''to flock to it''. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Although Chris had caught dozens of teeny If you still spot the annoying flies and mosquitos taking over the kitchen, repeat the process, he added. Gardening hacks to grow fruit from your weekly shop The wallet-friendly hack has since taken the internet by storm, winning savvy Chris more than a whopping 22k likes and close to a staggering 6k comments. One horrified social media user said: ''Good no way I could have that bowl hanging around on my windowsill with all those dead flies in! Yuk!'' Advertisement Someone else shared their favourite remedy, writing: ''Apple cider vinegar washing up liquid, bingo.'' ''A glass of rosé wine does the same,'' a third reckoned. What can I do to prevent mosquito bites? The Fit for Travel website says if you are travelling to an area affected by diseases such as malaria, dengue fever and yellow fever, spread by mosquitoes, you should take action to protect yourself. Some mosquitoes are more active in the day time while others at night - so it is important to protect yourself at all times. It says: "If you develop a high temperature (fever) either during or after travelling to an affected area, you should seek medical advice as soon as possible and give details of your recent travel history." To protect yourself: Use a good quality insect repellent The higher the strength, the longer the repellent should prevent mosquitoes landing on you. An effective repellent contains at least one of; DEET (50% concentration for areas where there is malaria), Icaradin/Picardin (at least 20% concentration, Eucalyptus citriodora oil, hydrated, cyclized (at least 30% concentration), IR3535 (but not for malaria areas). Apply: On all areas of skin not covered by clothes After sun screen Regularly, particularly if you notice mosquitoes around you After swimming, washing or excessive sweating On the face, by spraying the repellent on the hands first Loose clothing Mosquitoes can bite through tight clothing, so loose-fitted clothing is ideal. Consider a high neckline, long sleeves, long trousers and socks. Remember to apply insect repellent on areas not clothed. Mosquito nets Mosquito nets can protect you at night when sleeping and are even better if treated with insecticide. Check for any holes in the net before using it. If a hole is apparent, then this should be mended. You should tuck the net under your mattress or ground sheet during the night, and either collapse it down, or keep it tucked up during the day to stop insects flying under and into the net. Use an electric fan Most homes already have an electric fan ready for any especially hot days, but did you know you can also use a fan to keep flies away? Since they're pretty weak a strong current can make it tricky for flies to land on any surfaces, keeping them away from your home. Advertisement You could also try to angle an electric fan out of your window to stop them entering your home. Natural repellents There are loads of John Girvan at "Alternatively, mix water with essential oils like lemongrass, lavender, or eucalyptus which can be sprayed as a natural repellent.' Advertisement
