SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Central Life
Sciences, whose founders invented insect growth regulator (IGR)
technology more than 35 years ago, today announced the launch of
www.mosquito-awareness.com, a site created to raise visibility of
the potentially deadly diseases mosquitoes can spread, and educate
visitors about preventing exposure and transmission. As part of an
overall public education campaign focused on the "World's
Deadliest" insect, the website supports the nationwide work of
Mosquito Abatement Districts (MADs) and Public Health Officials
(PHOs) in providing timely information about mosquitoes and their
effects.
"One of the best ways for the public to approach the upcoming
warmer months is by being educated about issues that can affect
their health. Many people throughout the U.S. are familiar with
West Nile virus or the more recent advent of the Zika virus," said
John Neberz, Business Manager, Vector Division at Central Life
Sciences.
He continued, "In addition to these, there are several other
diseases transmitted by mosquitoes that can be harmful to health
and even deadly, and this site serves as a comprehensive and
educational resource where people can learn more about mosquitoes
and the harm they are capable of inflicting."
"By arming both the public and agencies, such as MADs and PHOs
that work to protect them, with helpful information, we hope to
increase the level of knowledge about mosquito-borne illnesses and
how we can best protect ourselves," he concluded.
Mosquitoes pick up and carry disease pathogens and can transmit
them from person to person through their bites. Individuals
including the very young, elderly and those with chronic diseases
could be at higher risk of side effects from these diseases.
Mosquito-awareness.com provides information on arboviruses
including:
- West Nile virus
- Dengue
- Zika virus
- St. Louis Encephalitis virus
- Chikungunya
- Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEEV)
The site provides information about what families can do to help
protect themselves from mosquito-borne diseases and what to look
for to minimize exposure. It also offers a custom section where
visitors enter their ZIP code to receive contact information for
the nearest Mosquito Abatement District and Public Health
Department in their community, which they can contact to learn
about local control efforts.
Specifically for mosquito abatement professionals,
mosquito-awareness.com offers free outreach materials, ordered
online, to support the "World's Deadliest" campaign. This public
education and awareness program communicates the critical nature of
professionals' work. Through the distribution of customizable
posters, door hangers and informational brochures, MADs and PHOs
can augment their work in local communities. More information can
be found here:
http://mosquito-awareness.com/for-abatement-pros.
There is also a link to the "World's Deadliest" Facebook page,
www.facebook.com/TheWorldsDeadliest which provides daily content
relevant to mosquito disease control and prevention.
About Central Life Sciences
Central Life Sciences
products are a part of Central Garden & Pet Company
(NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA). Central Life Sciences is dedicated
to creating healthier environments and making life better for
people, plants and companion animals around the world. As inventors
of insect growth regulator technology more than 35 years ago, the
founders of Central Life Sciences pioneered biorational pest
control: using the insect's chemistry as a means to reduce pest
populations. To learn more about Central Life Sciences, visit
www.centrallifesciences.com or call 1-800-248-7763.
Central Life Sciences with design is a registered trademark of
Central Garden & Pet Company.
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