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YOUR OFFICIAL HOMETOWN NHWSPAMR
VOL34NOJ15 APRIL 14-20, 2000 40 CENTS
IMPORTANT TIPS
TO PREVENT
WEST NILE VIRUS
At the direction of Town
Supervisor John Venditto, the
Town's Department of Public Works,
Environmental Control Division, is
watching for the possible return of
the West Nile Encephalitis Virus,
especially it§ potential impact in
communities throughout the Town of
Oyster Bay.
'Whrlerlhe VVest Nile VITus is
deadly to birds, especially crows, it is
simply too early to know what impact
the virus may have on our area this
year," Supervisor Venditto said.
"Fortunately, experts say the chance
of humans becoming seriously ill is
very small. However, we remain,on
guard because the virus has proven
to be deadly for some segments of
the population. Experts say the
elderly, children under five, and
people with compromised immune
systems are more affected than
others."
Supervisor Venditto said the
Town is an active member of the
Nassau County Mosquito Control
Program, a task force that is paying
extremely close attention to the West
Nile Virus. The task force is in
constant communication with
Nassau County, New York State and
federal health agencies, as well as
local municipalities and officials.
The jurisdiction of dealing with
the potential mosquito spread of
West Nile Virus falls under the State
and county. However, Supervisor
Venditto said the Town will utilize
any and all resources necessary to
be of assistance in the event it is
needed. Furthermore, the Town's
Highway Division has a
comprehensive plan in place to
monitor Town-maintained catch
basins and sumps. If Town crews
notice any signs of mosquito
breeding, they will immediately
notify the Nassau County Health
Department for its immediate
intervention and appropriate action.
"It's important to note that
experts say only one type of
mosquito, the Culex pipiens or
household mosquito, is known to
carry the virus out of the more than •
150 different mosquito species in the
United States," Supervisor Venditto
said, "Furthermore, the Culex pipiens
mosquito tends to linger in areas
inhabited by humans and does not
usually fly long distances from its
home base. Therefore; limiting • ^
mosquito breeding areas near your
house will provide direct benefits."
Because the Culex pipiens
species breeds in stagnant water,
Supervisor Venditto said residents
can take the following steps as a
precaution to further protect
themselves and limit potential
breeding areas:
1. Dispose of unused tin cans,
plastic containers, ceramic pots and
similar water-holding devices.
2. Remove discarded tires. Used
tires have become the most common
mosquito breeding grounds in the
country.
3. Store your S.O.R.T. recycling
pail in the garage.
4. Clean and unclog rain gutters
to keep them draining properly.
5. Turn over plastic wading pools
and wheelbarrows when not in use.
6. Change the water in birdbaths
every two days.
7. Clean and chlorinate
swimming pools, outdoor saunas and
hot tubs.
8. Drain water from pool covers.
9. Use landscaping to eliminate
stagnant water that collects on your
property.
10. Install window and door
screens; keep them in good repair.
11. Avoid using bug zappers,
since they also kill beneficial insects.
12. Replace outdoor lights with
yellow "bug" lights.
Supervisor Venditto said
residents with questions about the
virus should call Nassau County
Mosquito Control Division, at (516)
677-5823.
On Sunday, April 9 Mother Nature certainly reminded us of her
power, by showering us with a spring snowstorm. The morning and
early afternoon hours had skies filled with white flakes. Tulips and
pansies everywhere had a rare dusting of snow and windshield wipers
were on fast speed as cars had a slick time on the roadways. By late
afternoon, however, the sun peeked out and made for a much more
spring like atmosphere.
As we approach the Passover and Easter holidays we should all
certainly cross our fingers and pray that Mother Nature has had her
last word - or snow that is.
A Joyous
Passover m
To All Our J
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| Title | Bethpage-Tribune_2000-04-14 |
| Subject | Newspaper |
| Description | This is a Newspaper distributed locally within Bethpage, Old Bethpage, Island Trees, Plainedge and Seaford. |
| Creator | Florence Cullem |
| Publisher | Florence Cullem |
| Contributors | Scanned and Prepared by Hudson Microimaging, Port Ewen, New York 12466. |
| Date | 2010 |
| Type | Periodical |
| Format | PDF; TIFF |
| Source | Bethpage Public Lib rary |
| Language | English |
| Coverage | United States |
| Rights | The Newspaper is in the public Domain and Digital Rights Held by Bethpage Public Library. |
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