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Mosquito Control Brisbane

Mosquito control Brisbane is a city with many backyards that are prone to mosquito breeding. This is especially true during wet weather. Mosquitoes breed in saltmarsh areas and in freshwater wetlands, as well as in containers. They can also transmit Ross River and Barmah Forest viruses to dogs.

In 2011, Aedes aegypti was re-detected in Gin Gin, a small regional town on a major highway into SEQ (which contains 70% of the state’s population). The results of the research demonstrate that extensive and concerted public health efforts, combined with innovative entomological surveillance, can suppress an invasive vector. To know more about Mosquito Control Brisbane, visit the Bug Out Pest Solutions website or call 0426263320.

The mosquito Aedes aegypti can transmit dengue, chikungunya, and Zika viruses. Aedes aegypti larvae develop in puddles or any object that holds water. During development, the larvae pass through four instars, each lasting only a short time. The mosquito pupates in a shaded area, typically under trees or shrubs. Aedes aegypti disperses readily throughout the urban environment and adapted to the city’s dense, urban landscape, making it difficult to control.

Aedes aegypti is closely associated with the urban domestic environment and exploits an array of human-generated aquatic container habitats, including vases, rainwater tanks, tyres, pails, toys, paint trays, animal drinking pans and other artificial containers. Its eggs are also resistant to desiccation, enabling them to remain dormant in dry conditions.

The most important factor for controlling Aedes aegypti in Mosquito control Brisbane is the removal of larval habitat. This can be accomplished by turning over empty flower pots, aerating bird baths, draining swimming pools, and eliminating discarded tires. In addition, it is essential to clean and disinfect pet bowls daily, and keep overflow dishes for potted plants empty.

The virus that causes dengue fever is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito in the Aedes genus, specifically Aedes aegypti. A female mosquito becomes infected when she bites an infected human and carries the virus inside her gut until she releases her eggs. The virus then spreads to other humans that she bites days later.

The best way to prevent dengue fever is to keep the house free of mosquitoes and to wear long-sleeved, light-coloured clothing. Use insect repellent that contains DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus on exposed skin. Avoid outdoor activities at dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active.

Eliminate mosquito habitats by regularly emptying and cleaning containers where they breed, including discarded tires, cans and flower pot saucers. Change the water in birdbaths and pet dishes at least once a week. Also, check and clean rainwater tanks to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in them. In the past, residents with non-compliant rainwater tanks were warned that they were in breach of anti-mosquito legislation and served with notices.

Mosquitoes and midges are among the most annoying insects around, but they’re also capable of spreading blood-borne diseases. These tiny parasites are not only notorious for whining buzzes and bites, but they can also transmit mosquito-borne diseases like Ross River fever and Murray Valley encephalitis.

RRV is spread by the mosquito Culex annulirostris. It is endemic to Australia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji and other South Pacific islands. The disease is characterized by a general illness with symptoms such as fatigue and joint pain. The pain usually affects the wrist, knee, ankle, and finger joints. It can also cause a rash on the trunk and limbs that looks similar to other rashes.

There is no cure for RRV and BFV, but it can be prevented by sleeping under mosquito nets with insecticide treatments, using repellents containing DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus, and emptying water containers regularly. Council’s control program is scientifically managed and follows industry best practice, targeting mosquito breeding habitats and eliminating them without harming the environment.

Mosquitoes are a vital part of our ecosystem, but they can also spread viruses that cause debilitating symptoms. Barmah Forest virus and Ross River virus are both mosquito-borne alphaviruses that can cause outbreaks of epidemic polyarthritis in humans. Both diseases are endemic to Australia and share similar clinical and geographical characteristics.

The BF virus is transmitted to vertebrate hosts, including people, by both freshwater and salt marsh Aedes and Culex species of mosquito. Mosquitoes pick up the virus from kangaroos and cattle, which act as natural hosts, through a process known as vertical transmission. To know more about Mosquito Control Brisbane, visit the Bug Out Pest Solutions website or call 0426263320.

The best way to protect yourself from catching Barmah Forest virus is by avoiding mosquito bites. This includes covering all windows, doors and vents with insect screens, sleeping under mosquito nets that have been treated with insecticides and removing any standing water where mosquitoes can breed from your home and outdoor areas. You can also use repellents that contain diethyltoluamide (DEET) and picaridin.

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No Vaccine: Potentially Deadly Virus Emerges in Australia

Authorities and health services are warning the public that an increase in mosquito carriers of various encephalitis viruses is being recorded amid floods and hot weather. At least one new virus has no vaccine.

Australia's New South Wales Health Service has reported that mosquitoes carrying the potentially deadly Murray Valley encephalitis disease have been reported in the Darling River town of Menindee. The organization warns that this virus has no vaccine.

"Among those who get a severe infection, some may die or have lifelong neurological complications. There are no vaccinations or specific treatments for Murray Valley encephalitis, and the best way to avoid infection is to avoid being bitten. Avoiding mosquito bites will also protect against other mosquito-borne infections including Japanese encephalitis, Ross River Fever and Barmah Forest virus." — Richard Broome, Health Protection NSW executive director

The virus itself lives in the mosquito-bird-mosquito cycle and can only infect humans by contact with an infected animal. But the disease is not transmitted from person to person.

Authorities also reported a fivefold increase in the number of Ross River Fever and Barmah Forest mosquito vectors in the Mallee region, west of Adelaide. They likewise reported a fivefold increase in mosquitoes capable of carrying diseases such as Japanese encephalitis and Kunjin/West Nile Virus.

"We have an explosion in mosquito populations at the moment, so it is vital that South Australians protect themselves," said SA Chief Health Officer Nicola Spurrier.

— Egor Shapovalov | Wednesday January 11, 2022

[icarpetcleanandpestcontrolau]

How to Get Rid of Pests in Your Home

There are various pests that you can get in your home. These include Termites, Cockroaches, and Mosquitoes. If you're looking for a pest control Brisbane company that offers effective solutions for these problems, you've come to the right place. Read on to discover how these pests infest your home and how you can get rid of them. There are several benefits of hiring a pest control company.

Termites

Termites are a serious threat to buildings. They are small insects similar to ants and can destroy wood structures within just days. Once established, they can cause extensive damage to structures, including flooring, walls, and even wallpaper. There are two main types of termites in Queensland, the subterranean termite and the drywood termite. The subterranean termite lives underground and needs a continuous source of moisture to survive. Drywood termites live in underground mud galleries and are often found in buildings.

A company with years of experience and an expert team will ensure your home is safe from termites. A Termite Solutions technician will inspect your home and determine how extensive your termite infestation is. A free quote is provided by Termite Solutions, so that you can decide whether to hire them to solve your problem. Depending on the type of pest infestation, they will recommend an effective termite treatment based on the level of damage to your property.

Cockroaches

Cockroaches are very common in Brisbane and other cities in Australia. They are nocturnal and prefer to hide in dark places. They can be very harmful to humans and their pets as they carry dangerous bacteria and parasites. Additionally, cockroaches can cause skin irritations and can even trigger allergic reactions. Cockroach extermination is an essential part of preventing the spread of disease and keeping your home and family safe.

If you're a Brisbane business owner, you know that you need to keep your building clean and free of cockroaches. They can spread various diseases and can damage your reputation. If you have a cockroach problem, you can put your business at risk and your reputation at stake. After all, if a customer discovers your roach problem, they will probably not come back to your business and may even spread the word through social media.

Mosquitos

In the semitropical climate of Queensland, mosquitoes are common. Many of these insects can carry life-threatening diseases. These include dengue fever, Ross River Virus, Barmah Forest Virus, Malaria, and Japanese encephalitis. They are also known to transmit the Zika Virus. Unlike mosquitoes, fleas and bed bugs are not carriers of disease, but can cause skin irritation and swelling. Their bites can also become infected and require medical treatment.

In Brisbane, there are a variety of methods for mosquito control. Mosquito sprays are often applied to the perimeter of a property. This helps reduce the number of mosquitoes. In addition, environmentally-friendly solutions are also available. The Brisbane City Council uses environmentally friendly chemicals to treat mosquitoes. These sprays target mosquito larvae, not other insects, so they do not affect other organisms. This type of treatment is also cost-effective.

iCarpet Clean and Pest Control will take care of everything your needs in Carpet Cleaning and Pest Control Services in Australia. Call our team today to book and Carpet cleaning and pest control Brisbane, Logan, gold coast or anywhere else come with various challenges which our experts are trained to handle.

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There are no teensy cups. But a new urine test for wild mosquitoes has proved for the first time that it can offer an early warning that local pests may be spreading disease.

The new test added a pee-collecting card to a mosquito trap. That card picked up telltale genetic traces of West Nile and two other worrisome viruses. Researchers in Australia described the new technique April 4, 2019 in the Journal of Medical Entomology.

The idea grew out of testing insect saliva. Scientists unveiled such tests in 2010. These lured mosquitoes into tasting cards coated with honey. The skeeters left some saliva behind. Scientists then checked for genetic traces of viruses in that saliva.

Explainer: What is a virus?

Saliva checking had its charms. The cards do not have to stay cold the way samples of whole insects do.  And the saliva method did not take as much work as checking chickens or pigs for signs of a virus.

But the tiny traces of saliva left on these cards were almost too small to test.  A mosquito drools fewer than five nanoliters of saliva when it tastes a card. In contrast, mosquitoes excrete about 1.5 microliters of liquid per pee. That’s a flood compared with saliva.

That flood prompted Dagmar Meyer of James Cook University in Cairns, Australia and her colleagues to create a urine collector. They used standard overnight traps that lure mosquitoes with light. They also used longer-standing traps that exhale carbon dioxide, which lures a mosquito.

The team set out 29 urine traps in two insect-rich spots in Queensland, Australia. Researchers also set out saliva traps. When mosquitoes entered a urine trap, their pee dripped through a mesh floor onto a collecting card. Adding a moist wick of water kept trapped mosquitoes alive and peeing longer. That improved the sample.

Pee traps picked up three viruses — West Nile, Ross River and Murray Valley encephalitis (En-seff-uh-LY-tis). The saliva ones only detected two, the researchers report.

#science #scied #sciblr #west nile virus #ross river encephalitis #murray valley encephalitis #entomology #mosquitoes #mosquito trap #viruses

[vivelapoland]

Summer

Since Mosquito Borne Illnesses are on the rise I'd just like to give a cautious reminder to everyone to please watch out if you are planning on going outside this summer. Diseases transmitted by mosquitoes include: malaria, dengue, West Nile virus, chikungunya, yellow fever, filariasis, tularemia, dirofilariasis, Japanese encephalitis, Saint Louis encephalitis, Western equine encephalitis, Eastern equine encephalitis, Venezuelan equine encephalitis, Ross River fever, Barmah Forest fever ... So please be careful.

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Important Challenges in the Search for a Correct Characterization of Arbovirus Cases- Iris Publishers

Archives in Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology

Arthropod-borne viruses (known as arboviruses) are widely circulated throughout the world, causing numerous episodes of emergence and resurgence of epidemic outbreaks with serious consequences to public health [1,2]. The arboviruses most frequently responsible for causing important outbreaks are distributed in the genera Alphavirus (family Togaviridae) including Chikungunya, Semliki Forest, Ross River, Mayaro virus and Sindbis virus [3]. Flavivirus (Flaviviridae family) such as Dengue, West Nile and Japanese encephalitis viruses are important to public health as well. Other viruses of consequence to human health are also reported, although less frequently. These include the Bunyaviridae, Reoviridae, and Rhabdoviridae.

Authored by  Claudio Cesar Cirne Santos

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[John K. Ross] Short Circuit: A roundup of recent federal court decisions

Please enjoy the latest edition of Short Circuit, a weekly feature from the Institute for Justice.

A central tenet of property rights is that owners can exclude others from their property; what's mine is mine, not yours. So, urges an IJ amicus brief, the Supreme Court should review a California court of appeals decision forbidding an owner from excluding the public from his beachfront property (unless he obtains a "development" permit) and requiring him to run an unprofitable business on it.

Then-Secretary of State allegedly tells parents of Americans who died in Benghazi terrorist attack that amateur filmmaker is to blame, a falsehood. Four years later, the parents sue the Secretary alleging that terrorists accessed her private email server and used its contents to carry out the attack. D.C. Circuit: Can't sue over that yet; need to exhaust administrative remedies first.

Then-teen supplies gun, sits in passenger seat of getaway car outside robbery-turned-murder at Philadelphia jewelry store in 1990. Jury: Which is first-degree murder. Third Circuit: New trial. Seems likely that, because of bad instructions, the jury incorrectly attributed the shooter's intent to kill to the teen.

After the arrival of Uber, Philadelphia cab company earnings decrease 30 percent, the value of cab licenses drops 85 percent. Can cab companies sue Uber for attempting to monopolize the industry? That would be no fare, says the Third Circuit; the companies "have no right to exclude competitors from the taxicab market."

In 2004, upturned anchor embedded in Delaware River riverbed punctures single-hulled oil tanker, spilling 264,000 gallons of crude, a mere 900 feet from its destination after a 1,900-mile journey. (Single-hulled tankers are now banned from WOTUS.) Cleanup is successful, costs $143 million. Who pays? The shipping company and the gov't can recover much of their cleanup costs from the oil company, says the Third Circuit.

Maryland transit cop suspects he's found a stolen vehicle; he alerts the vehicle's owner, who gets a ride to the scene. Uh oh! The officer inquires whether the men in the car are in the country legally. They aren't. Suppress the ride giver's confession? No need, says the Fourth Circuit.

Lower court slaps attorney with $175k in sanctions, refers issue for possible disbarment for "habitual, bad faith misconduct." Wowza! Among other things, the attorney filed police report accusing opposing counsel of stalking and making terroristic threats, submitted over 100 court documents with ad hominem attacks (and often false statements) on opposing counsel, filed slander suit against opposing counsel's legal assistant, fabricated out of whole cloth an email to be used as evidence and lied to the court about doing so. Fifth Circuit: Affirmed.

Sexagenarian dies of West Nile encephalitis after bite from infected mosquito. Did he die an accidental death (for which his family gets an insurance payout) or of a disease (no payout)? Fifth Circuit: A jury could conclude the bite was an unforeseen accident and that his age, morbid obesity, diabetes, and hypertension did not contribute to his death. Case should not have been dismissed. Dissent: West Nile encephalitis is a disease.

At 2006 traffic stop, St. Tammany Parish, La. officers allegedly beat handcuffed suspect unconscious; he needs several facial reconstruction surgeries. His federal excessive force suit is stayed while he's tried in state court for felony aggravated flight. After a quick deliberation, he's acquitted in 2012, but prosecutors pursue additional charges based on the same 2006 incident. He declines to turn himself in, has been in the wind since 2013. Fifth Circuit: No need to enjoin the state's continued effort to try him.

Texas home health company seeks hearing to dispute accusation that it has overbilled Medicare. Gov't: Neat! But the backlog for a hearing is up to five years. In the meantime, pay $7.6 million. Company: That will force us into bankruptcy. Fifth Circuit: Which is a due process violation.

Allegation: Pretrial detainee's foot gets infected, stinks foully, turns black; he can't walk. Rapides Parish, La. jail staff decline to provide care. Ultimately, his toe must be amputated; his kidneys fail in hospital; he needs dialysis. District court: The jail's paramedics were practicing outside the scope of their training without physician supervision; the detainee can sue the sheriff for that. Fifth Circuit: Nope. Qualified immunity.

Distressed to see that a case has languished for nine years, Fifth Circuit attempts to goose district court judge into action. Judge responds that case will be resolved "soon." Fifth Circuit: Not good enough—MANDAMUS!

Allegation: Woman arrested at family BBQ sets seatbelt on fire, burns herself in attempt to escape squad car. Wayne County, Mich. jail staff do not abide by hospital's wound care instructions or provide her psychiatric medication. She ultimately needs a skin graft. Sixth Circuit: She can sue several staff.

Michigan state police sergeant alleges coworker sexually assaulted, harassed her; investigations result in no action. Boss demotes her, transfers her far from home and family. Illegal retaliation? Sixth Circuit (2014): District court shouldn't have excluded evidence of the demotion, among other things. Sixth Circuit (2016): No need to revisit $350k award in her favor. (Also, counsel should be careful not to make a series of misstatements to the court, particularly if all cut in favor of one's client.)

Allegation: Media, interested citizens convene impromptu press conference outside courtroom at criminal trial of former Hamilton County, Ohio judge. Police demand that two individuals, both African-American, stop filming and search their recording devices. They're handcuffed, arrested, and bogus charges are filed against them. One loses her job because of the incident. Police do not interfere with the other press conferees, who are white. Sixth Circuit: No qualified immunity.

Prior to indictment, Memphis robbery suspect is offered plea deal. Yikes! It expires, and he ultimately gets a sentence 10 years longer than what had been on offer. He says his attorney failed to relay the plea offer, thereby violating his Sixth Amendment right to effective counsel. Sixth Circuit (sitting en banc): There is no such right prior to indictment. Concurrence (dubitante): The Founders would disagree; the Supreme Court should reconsider its precedent here.

Police called to home of suicidal Ankeny, Iowa woman say she waved gun around, gave them thousand-yard stare. They shoot her dead. Excessive force? Eighth Circuit: Qualified immunity.

Police called to home of schizophrenic Jasper County, Mo. man place him in "modified bent arm lock" after he does not submit to cuffing. The man moves suddenly, snapping his own arm. He continues to resist, however, so police use nunchucks to pry, restrain his other arm and tase him repeatedly. Excessive force? Eighth Circuit: Qualified immunity.

DEA agents interview pilot in the pay of a pair of Paraguayans. No drugs found; he's not arrested. But wait! His plane's auxiliary fuel system (powered by cigarette lighter and secured to plane's wing by duct tape) is not FAA compliant. Eleventh Circuit: Which is illegal. (He gets a year's probation and a $100 fine.)

And in en banc news, the Fifth Circuit (over six dissents) will not reconsider its ruling that a pretrial detainee held (on bogus charges) for 96 days before seeing a judge can sue Choctaw County, Miss. sheriff. (We discussed the case on the podcast.)

Friends, Little Pink House, a major motion picture that tells the story of IJ client Susette Kelo's Supreme Court showdown over the abuse of eminent domain, will be screened in select theaters across the nation starting April 20. The film stars two-time Academy Award nominee Catherine Keener and Emmy nominee Jeanne Tripplehorn—and also features an original song by rock legend David Crosby. Click here to watch the trailer and here for locations and show times. Not playing near you? Setting up a local screening is easy! Click here for more info.

[ungewaschenefranzosen-blog]

Gesundheitsrisiko in Australien

·       im Norden Australiens (Darwin) Japan B Encephalitis oder Denguefieber

·       Die Sonne ist eine der größten Gefahren: vor allem in den südlichen Teilen Australien. Der Grund dafür ist das Ozonloch. Dieser beeinträchtigte Filter in der Atmosphäre sorgt dafür, dass UV-Strahlen sehr viel massiver auf uns einwirken als zum Beispiel am Mittelmeer oder auch in der Karibik

Ross river virus:

·       Region Australien und Ozeanien

·       RRV gehört zur Familie der Togaviridae, Genus Alphavirus

·       Jährlich etwa 5.000 Erkrankungsfällen in Australien

·       Übertragung: Stich von Aedes, Culex und Mansonia

·       tierisches Reservoir: kleine Säugetierarten (vermutet)

·       beginnt mit abrupt einsetzenden Gelenkschmerzen

·       Inkubationszeit: 3 bis 9 Tage

·       Plötzlich auftretende Gelenkschmerzen und -versteifungen, Schwellungen, Entzündungen,  Rötungen

·       Möglich Symptome: Müdigkeit, leichter Temperaturanstieg, Hautausschlag, Kopfschmerzen, Übelkeit oder Lichtempfindlichkeit

·       Behandlung: es gibt keine Impfung 

·       Vorbeugung: Schutz vor den Überträgern durch Anti-Mücken-Mitteln, durch das Tragen heller Kleidung, Mückennetzen. Vor allem in der Morgen- und Abenddämmerung sollten Reisende möglichst im Haus bleiben. Camper sind besonders gefährdet.

Melioidose

·      V.a. in Nordaustralien

·      165.000 Infektionen jährlich weltweit, von denen etwa 89.000 tödlich enden

·      Erreger kommt auch in Indien, südliches China, Brasilien, Malawi, USA und Japan vor

·      Die Ansteckung durch das Bakterium (Burkholderia pseudomallei) geschieht hauptsächlich über kleine Wunden, aber auch Atemwege

·      Inkubationszeit: 1 bis 21 Tagen, möglich ist jedoch auch eine Inkubationszeit von mehreren Monaten bis zu Jahren

·      Symptome: Erbrechen, Durchfall. Bei akuter Form sind Lungenabszesse und Lungenentzündungen häufig. Zudem gibt es chronische Verläufe, meist mit Abszessen an Organen wie Milz oder Leber

·      Behandlung: man nimmt Antibiotika, es gibt jedoch keine Impfung

·      Besonders hohes Risiko bei Menschen mit Diabetes, chronischen Nierenerkrankungen und bei Menschen, die viel Alkohol trinken

[sciencenewsforstudents]

There are no teensy cups. But a new urine test for wild mosquitoes has proved for the first time that it can offer an early warning that local pests may be spreading disease.

The new test added a pee-collecting card to a mosquito trap. That card picked up telltale genetic traces of West Nile and two other worrisome viruses. Researchers in Australia described the new technique April 4 in the Journal of Medical Entomology.

Explainer: What is a virus?

The idea grew out of testing insect saliva. Scientists unveiled such tests in 2010. These lured mosquitoes into tasting cards coated with honey. The skeeters left some saliva behind. Scientists then checked for genetic traces of viruses in that saliva.

Saliva checking had its charms. The cards do not have to stay cold the way samples of whole insects do.  And the saliva method did not take as much work as checking chickens or pigs for signs of a virus.

But the tiny traces of saliva left on these cards were almost too small to test.  A mosquito drools fewer than five nanoliters of saliva when it tastes a card. In contrast, mosquitoes excrete about 1.5 microliters of liquid per pee. That’s a flood compared with saliva.

That flood prompted Dagmar Meyer of James Cook University in Cairns, Australia and her colleagues to create a urine collector. They used standard overnight traps that lure mosquitoes with light. They also used longer-standing traps that exhale carbon dioxide, which lures a mosquito.

The team set out 29 urine traps in two insect-rich spots in Queensland, Australia. Researchers also set out saliva traps. When mosquitoes entered a urine trap, their pee dripped through a mesh floor onto a collecting card. Adding a moist wick of water kept trapped mosquitoes alive and peeing longer. That improved the sample.

Pee traps picked up three viruses — West Nile, Ross River and Murray Valley encephalitis (En-seff-uh-LY-tis). The saliva ones only detected two, the researchers report.

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