Originally Posted By buzzlyear See the link. The number of mosquitoes testing positive is almost 25% in O.C. I think I saw in another link that many were from Anaheim and Garden Grove. So, if a mosquitoe bites you in O.C., there is a 25% chance it carries West Nile Virus. Not good. <a href="http://westnile.ca.gov/" target="_blank">http://westnile.ca.gov/</a>
Originally Posted By buzzlyear Correct the above, its the number of dead birds testing positive, not mosquitos.
Originally Posted By fkurucz Of course compared to other parts of the country the overall number of mosquitos in SoCal is quite small.
Originally Posted By mater4 Here in northern NV they actually spray outlying areas to cut the risk of West Nile.
Originally Posted By MOLLYSMOM We haven't had TOO much trouble with West Nile here in Washington. Scares me, though. I'm allergic to mosquito bites anyway, so I am already extra careful, but that West Nile sounds worse than any reaction I may have if I get bit.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Nothing about outbreaks in O.C. has hit the news here in the Bay Area. Is this just a statement to encourage people to wear repellant or are you able to link stories that they are having a larger than normal amount of human illness? Btw, it's only a very small percentage of people who actually get sick with West Nile. Most people's immune systems fight it off and you never even know you had the germ.
Originally Posted By buzzlyear Well, this was primarily a message to be aware. Unfortunately, it appears that OCVCD (<a href="http://www.ocvcd.org/index.php" target="_blank">http://www.ocvcd.org/index.php</a>) does not spray to kill adult mosquitoes (from what I have read). I just cancelled my ressies for arrival today (and appears lost my 1 day deposit), given that it looks like things will only get worse. No human cases yet, but as the report predict, they will be coming based on the level of bird infections. <a href="http://www.westnile.ca.gov/" target="_blank">http://www.westnile.ca.gov/</a> Orange county and San Diego are running about 25-30 percent ratio of positive results to dead birds. Since we just got back from a trip in March , we will try again late fall.
Originally Posted By rtjl72 here or there, i imagine my risk is about the same. if the mosquito doesn't get me, then some food, drink or air i breathe probably will. lol! so go! take appropriate precautions and go!
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Wow, canceled your reservations based on this? I'm sorry to hear that. Of course, you are doing what you think is right, but I think your being extremely alarmist about the whole thing. You have a much better chance of catching the flu or other virus while at the parks than West Nile.
Originally Posted By serendipityaey Or getting in a car crash on the way there... I think people forget how dangerous everyday life is. Of course you'll live longer if you stay safe in your house, but what's the point? This is just my opinion, everyone has to do what they deem best for their family.
Originally Posted By LuLu I can't even remember the last time I got a mosquito bite in SoCal. I doubt there are many buzzing around DL, I'm sure they take precautions to avoid breeding areas.
Originally Posted By crazycroc You guys do know that when we all have this West Nile Virus, and she doesn't, we are going to look pretty stupid. She's trying to warn us, and we aren't taking it seriously. I'm pretty sure it's coming like those killer bees, airborne AIDS, and the bird-flu. I am still going to go to Disneyland, but I am taking every possible precaution. I'm going to wear a surgical mask, long sleeves, slather my entire body in citronella candle wax, put pajamas on under my clothes, and on my head, a hat made out of tin-foil. To those mosquitos who wish to do me harm, I have a message. "Bring it on!"
Originally Posted By crazycroc Oh, I almost forgot. I'm going to stop eating dead pigeons I find on the ground.
Originally Posted By buzzlyear Well, I just think that Orange Cty should spray and handle the problem, rather than worry about a few vocal folks that are against spraying. I do not necessarily like spraying, but just like antibiotics, I'd rather take it and be well than become more ill. If WNV gets out of control, that along with gas prices/economy could begin to impact the tourism in O.C. I believe. Anyways, we figured we would avoid the heat (and smog, crowds and maybe mosquitoes), and just got back from a few days in Santa Cruz and Monterey - temp about mid 70s, and a much more relaxing vacation (and about 200 miles closer). I have been to Disneyland/O.C. numerous times, and I must say have never been bit (that I can recall) or even seen a mosquito during those late nights at Dland. I am aware the chances for WNV are slim, but found a new vacation spot for summer in the meantime. I have an AP at DLAND, and plan to go again in late fall/winter. In the meantime, the kids loved MB Aquarium, they had quite a few interactive activities, and the pace is a lot slower and more relaxing(e.g. they open at 9:30 and close at 6). An annual pass is $120 (parents and as many kids/grandkids as you have) plus $50 of it is tax deductible, and the weather and fresh air are great if you do not like heat. Although, summers are often quite cold and foggy. Also, in Capitola, next to Santa Cruz, is a place called Gayles Bakery. It is a deli/bakery and a must - they have a website. Its delish!!! About the mosquitoes, I saw one lady give a speech about West Nile, she was an older lady that swam every early every morning and was a 'health zealot'. She did not worry about the bites she was getting in the morning, and know she is paralyzed in a wheelchair. So, my motto is just to reduce risk when possible. We saved a bunch of money, driving time, and gas and had a relaxing, enjoyable time in Monterey, and from what I understand, avoided big crowds and heat. As far as I know, however, we did lose our hotel deposit, although I am trying to get it transferred as a credit on another stay...we'll see.
Originally Posted By ibob ^^ ... when I first read the original post ... I thought maybe the OP was rationalizing (a reason) a trip closer to home ...
