Sources of information
http://environmentalrisk.cornell.edu/WNV NEW
www.cfe.cornell.edu/risk/WNV/WNV-LArchiveIndex.cfm
www.cfe.cornell.edu/erap/Navigation/SiteMap.cfm
http://wildlife.usask.ca/english/frameWestNile.htm
Center for Disease Control
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/resources/wnv-guidelines-apr-2001.pdf
(111pp)
These guidelines include chemicals for mosquito control. However,
breeding site reduction and personal protection are said to be the
most important aspects of any disease-reduction initiatives, and
adulticiding is recognised as the least effective option.
Bti recommended for use in storm sewers in NY
www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/doh/html/wnv/wnvfaq8.html
Links for information about pesticides that may be used for mosquito control (USA)
http://ace.orst.edu/info/npic/wnv/pesticideinfo.htm
NPIC WNV resource page (USA)
http://npic.orst.edu/wnv/
West Nile virus
Death: What are the odds?
Your chances of being struck down by West Nile virus are a
comfortable 10 million to one, but the risk of a less exotic demise
is considerably greater. A look at the likeliest forms of quietus
in 2003.
National Post article
