The general symptoms of the Zika virus are similar to other mosquito-borne infections, such as dengue, West Nile, and yellow fever. Most people who contract the Zika virus experience mild symptoms that are similar to the common cold. However, severe complications, including Guillain-Barré syndrome and microcephaly, are known to be associated with the contraction of the Zika virus. The prevalence of microcephaly, which has been confirmed by the CDC, is particularly worrisome because this condition can cause abnormal brain growth and, therefore, lead to a spectrum of learning disorders. As with all new conditions, the full implications of the Zika virus cannot be comprehensively explained because inadequate time has passed for researchers to test and prove their initial observations. Precaution, therefore, is the most important measure of protection for individuals near Atlanta who are at high risk of coming into direct contact with mosquito populations.

Taking control of mosquito populations is an essential first step for avoiding the Zika virus. While no humans have yet been known to have contracted the Zika virus in the U.S. from domestic mosquito populations, it is only a matter of time before this happens. In Brazil, for example, the Zika virus went from being completely unknown to having infected the majority of the human population within less than a year after mosquitoes there began to spread it. As Georgia’s mosquito population reaches ordinary peak levels in the summer of 2016, mosquito-borne transmission will be likely yet hard to control. Homeowners and businesses in the Atlanta area, therefore, must protect themselves through a proactive approach to eliminating mosquito populations now while precautionary measures remain feasible.

MosquitoNix helps homeowners and businesses in the Atlanta area eliminate both indoor and outdoor mosquito populations before they can infect individuals with associated viruses. Contact MosquitoNix today to take charge of your mosquito problems before the Zika virus arrives. We offer the best mosquito misting systems in Atlanta and our QuickNix mosquito treatments fit any budget..