09.21.07
Mosquito Hats - Tools to Prevent West Nile Virus
There have been many recently reported fatalities due to the West Nile Virus, and it seems to be affecting the elderly the most. It’s a tragic consequence to mosquito bites - it’s hard to believe the seemingly innocuous creatures can cause the death of people. But it happens.
I decided to look into how the heck Mosquitos, while tiny but pesky, can wreak such havoc. I found a book, The Mosquito Book, that is funny but has many facts about mosquitos.
What I didn’t see mentioned in The Mosquito Book, however, was the use of a Mosquito Hat to help prevent the awful bugs from eating us alive. Bug spray is great, but if you garden a lot like I do, I don’t want to spray it on every time I go outside.
Mosquito hats are great because they look like an ordinary hat, but a small zipper in the top opens up to reveal netting that can cover your face and protect you from mosquitos, bees, and other annoying (and sometimes deadly!) insects.
If you spend any amount of time outside, be sure to have ways to protect yourself. Read up about mosquitos, and wear a mosquito hat to keep them away from you. Stay safe, and happy gardening (and reading!)
Patrick Kennedy said,
September 22, 2007 at 1:20 pm
The VHCD is correct when they advise - “if bitten, to clean the bite thoroughly”. The best way to clean is to apply Mitigator Sting & Bite Scrub. This product can clean and sanitize the area by exfoliating the skin, opening the pores, drawing on the pores and neutralizing the toxins. The scrubbing granules help to prevent secondary infections by substituting scrubbing with fingertips for scratching with finger nails. Mitigator starts working to end itching, the minute you start scrubbing. Until recently Mitigator was only sold to the US Military. The Marines field tested Mitigator and have been using it for their combat troops.