#1 Reason: About 80% of people who are infected with West Nile virus have no symptoms. When symptoms do appear, they develop 3 to 14 days after infection and include fever, tiredness, headache, and body aches, occasionally with skin rash and swollen lymph nodes. Symptoms usually last 3 to 6 days in people who have a mild infection. With more severe infections, symptoms can last from weeks to months.
No treatment is needed for mild West Nile virus infection, and no specific treatment is available for severe infection. Treatment involves supportive care in a hospital to help the body fight the illness on its own. Supportive care is often used when no treatment exists for an illness. Supportive care can include intravenous (IV) fluids, help with breathing (using a ventilator), and prevention of secondary infections, such as pneumonia.
West Nile Virus is not the only disease carried by Mosquitoes! How about Encephalitis? Or Malaria (although not in the US), and Dengue, Zika, or Yellow Fever.
#2 reason: compared with other Bti products, the Microbe-Lift BMC leaves nothing to distract the eye, such as the dunks or the little bits that float on the surface. In addition, BMC works much faster than the dunk. A dealer tested the BMC against dunks side-by-side in two of their ponds and found the mosquito larvae gone in two days with the BMC, where it took six days with the dunks.
Note: Biological Mosquito Control is an EPA registered product:
Skin irritation is very subjective. While the instructions may seem intense, it’s important to prioritize safety precautions when handling products. A thorough hand wash after handling the product is usually sufficient for removing any residue. However, if you have sensitive skin or are concerned about potential reactions, wearing gloves throughout the entire handling process is a practical precaution.
Note: The Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Can be found on our website, www.microbelift.com, under Pond and Water Garden, Mosquito Control—below the Biological Mosquito Control you will find “Download SDS”.