Symptoms in humans include high fever, convulsions, delirium and other characteristic central nervous system dysfunctions. Medical assistance should be obtained quickly if symptoms occur. Heartworm Mosquito control is important for pet owners because they transmit heartworm in the dog. Heartworm can cause severe circulatory problems in dogs and produce symptoms such as coughing, labored breathing and general loss of vitality in advanced stages. Because of the impracticality of protecting dogs from mosquito feeding, the most effective means of controlling heartworm is to prevent worms from reaching the adult stage.
Veterinarians can prescribe drug treatment to protect pets during the moscluito season.
Applications of methoxychlor spray to vegetation, tree trunks and walls of buildings and catch basins will effectively control certain adult mosquitoes. Commercially available insecticide resin strips and aerosol bombs control adult mosquitoes in the home. Properly maintained window screening and use of insect repellents on the skin and clothing can provide considerable protection against mosquito bites. You should . . Also, discard old pieces of plastic that can collect water and become good breeding sites for mosquitoes.