Dog heartworm is rarely a threat to humans but is a common and often fatal disease in canines. Control measures lessen and often prevent outbreaks of these vector borne diseases. The standard of living in America has progressed to a point where citizens wish to enjoy the outdoor recreation areas and especially their own backyards without taking extreme protective measures or avoiding certain areas altogether. The economic climate of today's tourism makes places such as campgrounds and the Jersey Shore a billion dollar industry that could be decimated by an outbreak of disease during the peak tourists season. Control measures are employed to avoid this and to enable people to enjoy their outdoor recreation.
People are important in today's world too.
Many people and animals have developed allergies to mosquito bites. Sound techniques and integrated control programs are designed to benefit or to have minimal adverse effect on people, wildlife and environment. A mosquito free environment is important in today's world of active outdoor pursuits. The selection of scientifically sound suppression methods are based on consideration of what is ecologically and economically in the long term best interest of mankind. A law just as valuable today has reduced mosquito populations and kept them under control.