Malaria alone accounts for over half a million fatal infections annually.

6 Ways To Prevent Mosquito Bites

September 6, 2022

August 20 is World Mosquito Day. The mosquito is the deadliest animal in the world. Mosquitoes are estimated to cause up to one million human deaths annually. A mosquito gets infected with a virus or parasite when it bites a person or animal that is infected. The infected mosquito can spread germs to other people or animals through bites. These diseases include dengue fever, malaria, and the West Nile and Zika viruses. Malaria alone accounts for over half a million fatal infections annually.

List Of Mosquito-Bourne Diseases

PARASITES

Dirofilariasis (Dog Heartworm)
Lymphatic Filariasis
Malaria

VIRUSES

Cache Valley
Chikungunya Virus
Dengue Virus
Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus
Jamestown Canyon
Japanese Encephalitis Virus
La Crosse Encephalitis
Ross River Virus Disease
Rift Valley Fever
St. Louis Encephalitis
West Nile Virus
Yellow Fever
Zika Virus

How To Prevent Mosquito Bites

6 ways to protect yourself from mosquitoes

1. Repellent: Use a Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - registered insect repellent with one of the following active ingredients: DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para-menthane-diol, or 2-undecanone.

Always follow product label instructions.
Reapply insect repellent as directed.
Do not spray repellent on the skin under clothing.
If you are also using sunscreen, apply sunscreen first and insect repellent second.
The effectiveness of non - EPA registered insect repellents, including some natural repellents, is not known.

Additionally, use an outdoor insect spray in dark humid areas where mosquitoes rest, such as under patio furniture, in the carpet or garage. Always follow label instructions for repellents and insecticides.

2. Protective Clothing: Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants to protect your bare skin. Treat clothing and gear with permethrin, a synthetic insect repellent, or purchase clothes already treated with the chemical. Never apply permethrin to your skin. Always follow label instructions for repellents and insecticides.

3. Keep Mosquitoes Outside: Keep windows and doors shut and use air conditioning if possible. If you have your windows open, use, install, or repair window and door screens. If you are somewhere without screens or air conditioning, or if you are sleeping outdoors, sleep under a mosquito net.

4. Remove Tall Grasses: Pull weeds near foundations and keep your lawn mowed to a low height to reduce possible mosquito habitats.

5. Remove Standing Water: Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water, so drain any standing water on your property. The CDC recommends once a week to drain any kind of container which can be a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Empty bird baths, garbage cans, buckets, flowerpots, play equipment and anything else that collects water. Clean out gutters and downspouts to make sure water doesn't pool and create a welcoming mosquito nursery. Helpful tip: Spray your garbage cans regularly with insecticide and keep the lids on.

6. Stay Indoors During Peak Hours: Mosquitoes are most active from dusk till dawn. It should be noted that mosquitoes can be active during the day. This is another reason why suggestions one through five are vital to help prevent mosquito bites.

What Should I Do If I Think A Mosquito Gave Me A Disease?

Mosquitoes spread germs through bites. Not everyone infected with a mosquito-borne germ gets sick. Get tested if you think you have a mosquito-bourne disease. Knowing whether or not you are infected with a mosquito-bourne disease is a step toward infection prevention. Sivad Diagnostic Medical Group offers a variety of diagnostic tools for mosquito related diseases including:

Malaria Test Kits
Zika Virus Testing Kits
Dengue Testing

Sivad Group, LLC ships domestically and internationally. Please contact us for additional medical testing kits, diagnostic tools, or PPE that you may need.

For more information contact:

Sivad Group, LLC

info@sivadppe.com

(888) 397-6137

SOURCES:

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/outdoor/mosquito-borne/default.html

https://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/about/what-is-a-mosquito.html

https://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/mosquito-bites/prevent-mosquito-bites.html

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/can-best-protect-mosquito-bites

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Skin Diseases In School Athletes

Studies have found that 25% of kids who participate in close personal contact sports (i.e. wrestling, rugby etc.) contract skin diseases such as Furunculosis. The National Institute of Health tells us that the rate for contracting Tinea (ringworm) is and even wider range. High school wrestlers are 24%-77% likely to contract tinea or staph infections. These athletes can contract these diseases from mats, uniforms, or headgear. It is important to protect the health of these students and the people around them. Custodians and coaches are the first line of defense to protect students from the spread of disease. It is important to note: You cannot disinfect without first cleaning the surface of dirt. Once a soiled surface is clean, you can only then disinfect. Players and coaches can benefit from cleaning sports gear and athletic equipment with EnvirOx and disinfecting with the Anthem One Cube. Let's talk about why these products deliver a knock out performance.

Protecting Athletes From Spread Of Disease

Custodians and coaches are the first line of defense to protect students from the spread of disease. It is important to note: You cannot disinfect without first cleaning the surface of dirt. Once a soiled surface is clean, you can only then disinfect. Players and coaches can benefit from cleaning sports gear and athletic equipment with EnvirOx and disinfecting with the Anthem One Cube. Let's talk about why these products deliver a knock out performance.

Cleaning That Is Non Toxic But Powerful

EnvirOx has amazing cleaning power. This non hazardous cleaner has the ability to deeply clean and remove residue without leaving a residue. EnvirOx is also safer for the environment, because it’s a natural and less abrasive chemical. Abrasive chemical cleaners are bad for your environment and bad for skin. No one wants to trade skin infection for a chemical burn, Parents can rest easy knowing their high school wrestler’s skin is protected. Less abrasive also means mats will not deteriorate over many cleanings. Add EnvirOx to your cleaning strategy. The next step is disinfecting.

The Products That Pack A Punch

EnvirOx Complete Cleaning System
This chemical cleaning system
saves restaurants, schools, and businesses money.
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Anthem One Cube
The most powerful disinfecting tool on the market. Eliminates up 99.998% of pathogens.
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Disinfect Wrestling Mats In 30 Seconds Or Less

Anthem One Cube is the best and fastest way to disinfect a surface. to finish off the process. With a 30 ft cord and UV-C technology that kills bacteria and viruses in 30 seconds you can get back on the mat without any worries in no time.

Choose The Best Process For Your Schools

School sports are great for exercise. Athletic equipment, mats, pads, balls, and other sports gear are necessary to play the game. Don't let these be the source to spread disease. Educational facilities can step up the game and protect students with a one, two punch. Clean with EnvirOx and disinfect with the Anthem One cube.

Contact SIVAD PPE free consultation and demonstration for your school.

info @ sivadppe.com
(888) 397-6137