People typically develop symptoms between three and 14 days after they are bitten by the infected mosquito. However, experts added, only specific mosquito species can transmit WNV so most mosquito bites don't warrant medical evaluation. The chances any person will become severely ill from any one mosquito bite are extremely small. JBSA-Fort Sam Houston residents and building managers can take a few simple precautionary measures to ensure everyone's safety, according to Frank Martinez, team leader of the nd Civil Engineer Squadron's pest control unit.
According to the Texas Public Health Information Network, a higher than usual number of human West Nile cases have been reported this year due to the warm winter and recent rains. Olmsted recommended wearing a mosquito repellent. He said there are several choices available -- from natural products to the chemical-based -- but what's important is choosing one that you feel comfortable applying to your skin. If you're active in sports and sweat, you may need to reapply repellent, he said.
Mosquitoes are attracted to perspiration and the carbon dioxide in respiration. Olmsted also advised eliminating the source of any standing pools of water around the home, such as bird baths, pet bowls and old tires.
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