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Zika virus and pregnancy With zika virus on the rise there is more information coming out about the dangers of the virus and pregnancy. What is the zika virus The zika virus is a disease that Aedes mosquitoes are a carrier for and can cause some mild discomforts when bitten, but is more dangerous to pregnant women and their unborn children. Some of the symptoms of the zika virus include: joint pain, rashes, muscle pain, red eyes, headaches, and fever. A lot of these symptoms can be confused as allergies, the common cold, or even the flu, so a lot of people don’t end up seeking the proper treatment. The virus has been shown to cause birth defects and microcephaly (a smaller than usual head). A small percentage of these babies just have a smaller head, however most of them end up suffering from brain damage as well. The good news is that so far as doctors can tell once the virus has run its course there shouldn’t be any complications with future pregnancies. The bad news is that if you are already pregnant and then get the virus complications can arise. How to zika virus is spread The zika virus disease comes from a carrier mosquito that is infected with the zika virus already. The disease is most prevalent currently in Europe and South America, however it has also been reported in every continental state except Idaho, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Many countries are urging people to avoid pregnancy for at least the next few years to avoid any issues and complecations. The zika virus can be spread through an infected misquotes bite, and then transferred via sexual contact, as well as blood transfusions. Then the virus is spread from the pregnant mother to the unborn child. Prevention tips for the zika virus There are a few things that you can do to help prevent the zika virus. You should avoid having sexual contact with anyone if you have recently been to one of the problem countries, or with someone who was in a country with a prevalent zika issue. Also avoid giving blood if you have visited or are in any of these countries. If you are going to be in these areas be sure to wear EPA-registered insect repellent. Wearing long sleeves and pants can also help keep you from being bit. If you are camping outdoors be sure to cover yourself with bug nets. A few tips to prevent mosquitoes around your home Another way to protect yourself from the zika virus is to prevent mosquitoes from being around your home in general. The best way to do this is going to be to eliminate all standing water or at least make sure it doesn’t become stagnant. You can do things like cleaning gutters, emptying kiddy pools, emptying flower pots, and changing water in thing like birdbaths and outdoor pet dishes, as well as proper pool cleaning and maintenance. Take these prevention steps to help protect you and your family from the zika virus this mosquito season. If you already have a mosquito issue around your home, definitely contact a pest control service like Rove Pest Control to help keep your family safe around your home.

The Zika Virus and Pregnancy: Things you need to know

11 Aug 2016 in mosquito

With Zika virus on the rise, there is more information coming out about the dangers of Zika virus and pregnancy. What is Zika The Zika virus is a disease carried […]

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A Few Tips of How to Get Rid of Grain Beetles

9 Aug 2016 in beetle

It’s the most humid time of the year in Minnesota, and around the US. Today we’ll talk about a common humidity loving pest, he foreign grain beetle, and how to […]

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Why Should You Even Bother With Seasonal Pests?

4 Aug 2016 in pest control

There are several different seasonal pests, and sometimes we get asked why even bother dealing with seasonal pests since they will eventually go away? Leaving seasonal pests unchecked can make […]

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June Bug Facts You Might Not Know

2 Aug 2016 in pest control

We’ve had an unusually long and active June Bug season this summer. Here are a few June Bug facts and information you might not know! June Bug Facts June Bugs […]

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Are All Pesticides Created Equal?

28 Jul 2016 in pest control

We have been seeing a lot of people using different pesticides for things which they are not intended; not only is this dangerous, but it can also be very ineffective. […]

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Flying Spiders?

26 Jul 2016 in spiders

If spiders weren’t scary enough to people already, there are actually some that can “fly”. Invisible Spider Webs Not every spider can “fly”, it’s usually only the little ones or […]

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Amazing Ant Facts You Might Not Know

22 Jul 2016 in ants

Ants have some amazing characteristics and can do some great things, here are a few ant facts you may not know about! Ant Facts – A few Fire ant facts […]

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Spider Myths You Probably Didn’t Know About

20 Jul 2016 in spiders

There is a lot of misinformation about spiders floating around, so here are a few debunked spider myths. Spider Myths Probably the most common of the spider myths you will […]

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Do You Have a Devil Bug Problem?

11 Jul 2016 in pest control

We have been getting this question a lot lately – what bug is this and should I be worried? Do you have a devil bug or just a friendly bug in […]

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The Future of Pest Control?

8 Jul 2016 in pest control

.A few recent developments in the pest control world may bring about some new ways to treat pests. The “spidey” gene Scientists at the university of Hawaii have recently discovered […]

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