They can be under certain circumstances, this is described in detail in the Fact Sheets on "Mosquito Production and Management - Saline Wetlands, Freshwater and Constructed Wetlands, and Irrigation Wetlands". (BACK)

Persons that have been SCUBA diving in the last 24 hours run the risk of getting "The Bends" because of the decreased air pressure and the build up of nitrogen in their bodies. We do not take children under 13 years of age because they have a much higher incidence of high altitude problems. In addition persons whom are obese (Body mass index of 36 or over) BMI calculator should not make this trip.

FireAde 2000 is environmentally friendly, non-toxic and non-hazardous. FireAde 2000 is not powder based and doesn't and has none of the breathing and vision problems associated with dry powder extinguishers. Note: Race car drivers frequently use FireAde 2000 to spray themselves down when getting out of a burning race car. Yes - Dry Powder Chemical extinguishers have been known to cause serious respiratory problems after use. You must avoid inhaling Dry Powder Chemicals.

Please consult your doctor to find out what specific diseases or health conditions may put you at increased risk for osteoporosis.

Brevard County uses the same definitions as those used by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD). The definitions use soil types, hydrological requirements, and vegetation types to determine the extent and type of wetland.

Rats can transmit many diseases to humans, including Salmonellosis (food poisoning) and Weils disease. Rats will eat or contaminate food intended for humans. It is estimated that up to 5% of food produced world-wide is lost as a result of rodent activity.

Caring for our health is central to our way of life. We are constantly on the lookout for threats to our health and devising strategies and programmes to eliminate the threats. We are aware, for example, that our own personal hygiene and sanitation can improve our health or endanger it.

In Australia there are around 400 species but only approximately 10 are commonly abundant and represent a serious pest threat because of their nuisance biting or their ability to transmit disease. (BACK)

Wetlands serve many functions simultaneously. Not all wetlands are under water all year round. Many species of wildlife are dependent on the existence of wetlands for their survival. Wetlands also serve to improve water quality by filtering out pollutants. On the subject of mosquitoes, where they are found, there are usually some mosquito eating predators in the area helping control the population. Perhaps the most evident function of a wetland is for flood control.

In naturally occurring ponds where there are frogs, minnows, and dragonflies there is no need to put a larvicide in the water since these animals are natural predators of mosquitoes and keep the mosquito population low.

Bioenergy crops will not be planted in wetlands in the U.S. However, they do have the potential to be planted as buffer strips along waterways and streams to intercept nutrient runoff from agricultural crops, thus helping to protect water quality. They would also contribute to decreasing sediment transport from agricultural lands.

Yes. Fleas can carry and transmit several potential illnesses to humans, including rickettsiosis (infection with Rickettsia) and bartonellosis (infection with Bartonella). Also, fleas serve as an intermediate host for tapeworms, which can infect both your pet and humans.

Risk of adverse health effects is a function of pesticide toxicity and exposure. Exposure to a pesticide determines the dose and the pesticide’s toxicity determines the potency of the dose. For pesticides that do not cause cancer, there is a dose below which there will be no effect. For pesticides that do not cause cancer, a no effect threshold has been determined for each pesticide, which is inversely related to its potency.

The Health Risk Assessment is a questionnaire about current lifestyle and habits regarding physical activity, nutrition, and stress management. You can use your Health Risk Assessment to help set goals for healthy actions in your Personal Health Plan. Your Health Risk Assessment answers are confidential, and your results will be shared with you immediately so you can create your Personal Health Plan.

We already have a wealth of scientific data on the relationship between radon exposure and the development of lung cancer. The scientific experts agree that the occupational miner data is a very solid base from which to estimate risk of lung cancer deaths annually. While residential radon epidemiology studies will improve what we know about radon, they will not supersede the occupational data.

Makes individuals aware of risks to their future good health and their own ability to reduce those risks.

The Health Risk Assessment (HRA) survey tool consists of questions related to individual lifestyle practices and health history factors that have the highest impact on individual health, and biometric measures to determine health status. Generally biometric measures include height, weight, blood pressure, cholesterol (total and HDL) and blood glucose. These numbers can be self-reported or measured professionally.