How does the government protect citizens from Zika virus without destroying land and ground water table? This issue competes with the stated goal of land conservation and habitat protection for humans and wildlife. Will attempts to prevent Zika virus damage protected habitats and accelerate endangered species problems? The Zika virus has accelerated its attack in key states including Texas and Florida. As city and state governments research this impending crisis, children die and people continue to be diagnosed with this incurable disease. Most Zika cases are not diagnosed and will never reach the CDC in Atlanta.
If the plan of attack is based upon spraying the effected locations with DEET based mosquito sprays, the problem will expand into other areas. DEET is a chemical with neurological side effects and frequently damages motor control. The toxin is absorbed through the skin and stored in fat cells in the body. DEET's listed side effects include skin irritation, disorientation, dizziness, seizures, and death. DEET cannot be utilized over five to nine days without health problems. It causes birth defects.
Duke University pesticide study revealed "With heavy exposure to DEET . . . humans may experience memory loss, headache, weakness, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, tremors and shortness of breath." Dr. Abou-Donia with Duke University stated that combined exposure to DEET and permethrin, a mosquito spray ingredient, contributes to motor deficits, learning problems, and memory dysfunction. DEET is a pesticide with over 50 years of history. Research is easily found and available in other countries. This environmental toxin negatively impacts the mosquito population, along with humans and animals in the area. DEET is extremely toxic for people with HIV, cancer, diabetes, LUPUS, M.S., kidney disease, severe allergies, heavy metals poisoning, autoimmune diseases, liver cirrhosis, and organ failure of any type.
As awareness grows to empty containers of water and remove water catching items from the yards and public areas, many locations are unable to eliminate this threat. Lakes and stagnant areas of water scattered around river beds are almost impossible to protect. Swamps along the Gulf Coast will prove to be breeding grounds for the Zika virus.
The green living non-toxic solution includes planting lemon balm, lemongrass, citronella, garlic, catnip, basil, clove, tea tree, rosemary, marigolds, and lemon geraniums to reduce mosquito populations. These examples of aromatic herbs should be researched as safe mosquito and Zika protection.
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