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What Is West Nile Virus?
West Nile virus (WNV) is a potentially serious illness in massachusetts. Experts believe WNV is established as a seasonal epidemic in North America that flares up in the summer and continues into the fall.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis?
Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a mosquito-borne viral disease in massachusetts. EEE virus (EEEV) occurs in the eastern half of the United States where it causes disease in humans, horses, and some bird species. Because of the high mortality rate, EEE is regarded as one of the most serious mosquito-borne diseases in the United States.
What Is Integrated Pest Management? "IPM"?
Integrated Pest Management is the combination of all methods (of pest control) which may prevent, reduce, suppress, eliminate, or repel an insect population. The main requirements necessary to support any pest population are food, shelter and water, and any upset of the balance of these will assist in controlling a pest population. Scientific pest management is the knowledgeable use of all pest control methods (sanitation, mechanical, chemical) to benefit mankind's health, welfare, comfort, property and food. Integrated Pest Management is the partnership between the pest control firm and the client.