Started By
Message
Chikungunya virus contracted in U.S. for first time
Posted on 7/20/14 at 2:47 pm
Posted on 7/20/14 at 2:47 pm
Well, it's finally established in the U. S., and it's here to stay. Thankfully it's rarely fatal but it can be extremely painful.
The first cases of local infection of Chikungunya were in Florida but the map below shows its possible range based on the two mosquito vectors that carry it, Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, the tiger mosquito.
What kind of mosquito repellent do you use? I favor Deep Woods Off. Bug zappers and citronella candles don't work.
The first cases of local infection of Chikungunya were in Florida but the map below shows its possible range based on the two mosquito vectors that carry it, Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, the tiger mosquito.
What kind of mosquito repellent do you use? I favor Deep Woods Off. Bug zappers and citronella candles don't work.
5
Posted on 7/20/14 at 2:50 pm to Kentucker
Well,I'll be sure to wear bug spray from now on
Posted on 7/20/14 at 2:52 pm to Kentucker
No bug spray. I'm more afraid of DEET and other shite they put in that stuff long term than I am mosquitoes.
Posted on 7/20/14 at 2:53 pm to Kentucker
Thought this was a new racist term.
Posted on 7/20/14 at 2:55 pm to StrawsDrawnAtRandom
Nah, too many syllables.
Posted on 7/20/14 at 3:03 pm to KSGamecock
If you sound it out slowly as it's spelled it sounds like "chick and gun, yeah".
Posted on 7/20/14 at 3:04 pm to PrivatePublic
quote:
"chick and gun, yeah".
Wow you're right.
Posted on 7/20/14 at 3:04 pm to PrivatePublic
DEET is the only effective repellent. If it causes you problems, try spraying it only on your clothes. A rash from DEET would be better than contracting West Nile, St. Louis Encephalitis, Dengue Fever or a host of other mosquito-carried viruses, I would think.
Posted on 7/20/14 at 3:06 pm to PrivatePublic
Posted on 7/20/14 at 3:06 pm to Kentucker
Yep, DEET is the only thing I've found to be effective. I've used this stuff before on my clothes and it was like I had a force field:
Posted on 7/20/14 at 3:14 pm to KSGamecock
Holy crap, that's some strong stuff. 98.1% DEET.
I've never seen anything that strong. Where'd you find it?
I've never seen anything that strong. Where'd you find it?
Posted on 7/20/14 at 3:15 pm to Kentucker
Some Mom & Pop Outfitters in Northern Wisconsin.
Posted on 7/20/14 at 3:16 pm to KSGamecock
Figures. They've got some mosquitoes up there that can frick a turkey standing flatfooted.
Posted on 7/20/14 at 3:18 pm to Kentucker
Yea, Minnesota and Wisconsin have it bad, it's all the damn lakes and ponds they have.
Posted on 7/20/14 at 5:28 pm to Kentucker
Time to nut up and accept my fate
Posted on 7/20/14 at 5:41 pm to DirtyDawg
I got absolutely assaulted by skeeters last night so I'm fricked
Posted on 7/20/14 at 6:16 pm to Kentucker
Cant you buy Chicken Gunya at the mall at one of those food court things?
Posted on 7/20/14 at 8:51 pm to Wishnitwas1998
Thermacell
Posted on 7/20/14 at 11:25 pm to dawgfan1979
Allethrin is the active ingredient and has a moderate effect on mosquitoes. Studies show that it's most effective indoors because of the effect of wind and dispersion into the surrounding air. It's safe for humans, even indoors.
Posted on 7/21/14 at 1:32 am to TotalRebel
quote:
Well,I'll be sure to wear bug spray from now on
Avon Skin So Soft ... works like a charm.
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow SECRant for SEC Football News