Protecting Your Family from EEE

For those of us living on the South Shore of Massachusetts this year, we know it has been a tough summer for outdoor activities. From the oppressive heat to the heightened threat to EEE it has been hard to get outside and enjoy our decks and yards.  It has been especially hard for us having a little one at home, because I don’t want him to play inside on nice days

A recent Boston Globe Article by Kay Lazar & Zachary Sampson (8.8.12) stated that the EEE risk is as bad as it has been in decades. The article states; “This year’s infestation of mosquitoes infected with Eastern equine encephalitis is the most intense that Massachusetts has experienced in three decades, a top health official said Tuesday as the state announced a second round of aerial spraying. Barely two weeks after blanketing 21 Southeastern communities with pesticide, officials said that planes will again take to the skies over six of the cities and towns to prevent human-biting mosquitoes from spreading the often-fatal virus to residents. No human cases have been reported yet*, but health specialists are concerned about the threat to the public. “It’s extremely important that residents in these communities take immediate steps to protect themselves and their families from mosquito bites,” said John Auerbach, the state’s public health commissioner.”

Auerback is also quoted in the article as saying “We have seen mammalbiting EEE-positive mosquitoes earlier this year than in anyone’s memory,” Auerbach said in an interview. He added that surveillance traps are catching an unusually high concentration of the infected insects.”

In addition to the spraying that some certain towns are going to be doing, officials remind people to stay indoors as dawn and dusk and wear bug spray. As I sat in our sunroom I was thinking how glad I was that we had a space that I could be both outdoors and inside.



Custom Sunroom with Deisgner Windows, Hanson Ma

A custom sunroom and screen room is a great idea for times like this where you want to enjoy the outside without necessarily being exposed to what’s outside. But what are your options?

 

1.    Include screening in an existing porch.

2.    Building a modular patio room, like The Classic Vinyl Patio Room by Harvey BuildingProducts

3.    Custom Sunroom.

 

Clearly you have the most options with a Custom Room though, you can choose from large rolling windows, to sliding patio doors. From square shape to custom shaped room. Designer Shaped Windows, different types of flooring, décor and much more.

With Designer Window shapes from Harvey Building Products: “you can add variety and individuality to your home with designer shaped windows. Our specialty shapes, including octagons, triangles, roundtops and full circles, offer unlimited opportunities to customize your windows. We also offer numerous grid options to enhance your interior design possibilities. Wood as well as composite trim can be specified on any specialty window for added value and beauty. Your imagination is your only limitation, with a virtually endless combination of sizes and shapes of windows.”

So call Almar Building & Remodeling (Hanover, Ma) and discuss how we can help you stay outdoors enjoying the weather with a screen room or sunroom.
 

*As of 8.9.12 1 human case has been confirmed.

For more information about EEE please visit: OneMillion Strong for Jeff Fuller. Jeff, a local man was infected with Triple E in August of 2012.