Protecting Against the Zika Virus in McHenry Shores, Wisconsin & Northern Illinois

What's the hot new disease being hyped by the media? It's the Zika virus ... and it's transmitted by mosquitoes.

Uh oh. Summer is coming. Mosquitoes, too.

Should You Be Fearful of The Zika Virus in McHenry Shores?

Well, no. The mosquitoes that will soon be buzzing McHenry Shores, don't carry the Zika virus. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, not a single person has gotten the virus from a mosquito in the contiguous U.S.

Foreign countries are different. Zika virus is a danger if you travel to Mexico, the Caribbean and some South American countries. Tropical mosquitoes in these areas carry the virus. More than 350 "travel-related" Zika cases have been reported in the United States, where people returned from a foreign country after being infected.

The glaring peril of Zika virus is its connection to severe birth defects, including brain damage. Pregnant women, or those planning to become pregnant, should be especially careful about foreign travel.

Otherwise, Zika virus disease isn't fatal. It does have some undesirable symptoms – fever, rash and joint pain. So, if Zika comes up in conversation this summer, rest easy. Like malaria and dengue fever, it's borne by tropical mosquitoes that don't frequent McHenry Shores, southeastern Wisconsin or northern Illinois.

Not Out of the Woods Entirely

Just like mosquitoes love woods, though, we aren't out of the woods regarding mosquito-transmitted illness. West Nile virus, which appeared in the United States about 15 years ago, is a danger. In the McHenry Shores area, Illinois had 72 cases reported in 2015. Wisconsin had nine.

McHenry Shores local mosquitoes can carry West Nile virus. Its danger to people varies. In the vast majority of cases, an infected person has no symptoms.

About 1 in 5 infected people displays fever and other symptoms: headache, body pain, vomiting and rash. Most recover completely.

Yet, a fraction of those infected develop serious neurologic illness, and can even die. People over 60 are at maximum risk. With McHenry Shores summer activities approaching – pool parties, family gatherings, the Fourth of July and others – it's worth considering how to protect yourself and others from the West Nile virus.

Guarding against mosquitoes, period, decreases the chance of running into one (or more) harboring West Nile. A mosquito repellent application by The Mosquito Guy keeps mosquitoes away for thirty days. We travel to McHenry Shores and throughout southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

A Small Price for Mosquito Protection and Peace of Mind

Prices start at just $125 per application. It's a small expense to pay for peace of mind regarding West Nile ... and the peace of no mosquitoes buzzing around your ears. Call 262-521-1258, request a mosquito control quote or e-mail margie@themosquitoguy.com, to schedule an application for your McHenry Shores yard.

Zika virus isn't a concern here. Other mosquito-borne ailments are. The Mosquito Guy will ensure that you, and those you love, are protected from all.

Have Your Yard Sprayed for Mosquitos & Protect Against the West Nile & Zika Virus near McHenry Shores, IL