Zika Virus in Massachusetts

Here is what you need to know

The Zika virus is certainly garnering a lot of national media attention. The virus, which is spread through the bite of an infected Aedus genus of mosquitoes, is raising a lot of concern, even here locally in the New England region. Although this genus of mosquito is not present in our region, the travel plans of nearby residents are being impacted by these concerns. While Massachusetts mosquito control experts at Burgess Pest Management are not your best resource for information on the potential spread and transmission of the virus, we offer information on mosquito biology and behavior, as well as the best Massachusetts mosquito control methods. 

Here's a statement on the Zika virus from the National Pest Management Association: 

The National Pest Management Association is monitoring the situation closely and is working to help educate the American public about ways in which they can avoid personal contact with mosquitoes and how to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds to reduce biting mosquito populations here at home. Mosquitoes are often considered the most dangerous animal in the world and the mosquito species that transmit Zika virus are the same mosquitoes that transmit chikungunya and dengue. We are urging the public to pay close attention to this matter and to learn more about how to protect themselves from coming into contact with mosquitoes and to help reduce mosquito populations by eliminating sources of stagnant water around the yard and in their communities.