Watch out for West Nile!!!

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Just came back from Kasei's area and saw two crows dead on side of the streets. The other day when I went to Nanoreefer, I saw another dead bird. Both Park Slope area. Therefore, I want to remind everyone on the board, since all of us are animal lovers, that you should not touch dead birds with bare hands, make sure you call DEP. I suspect it to be West Nile related, therefore, we should also watch out for mosquito bites and water puddles in the drain and backyard.

 

[scarf_ace1981]

are you sure they weren't heat related deaths?

 

[Deanos]

I'm an animal lover, but I don't go around touching dead birds at all, much less with bare hands.

:iamwithst

 

[meschaefer]

, I want to remind everyone on the board, since all of us are animal lovers, that you should not touch dead birds with bare hands, make sure you call DEP.

Another fine hobby of mine that is now off limits

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

are you sure they weren't heat related deaths?

it could have been.

But since I happen to see couple of the dead birds are crows that reminds me of what happended in Flesh Meadows. Most of the crows are wided out by West Nile couple years back. Actually, one typed is completely extinct. The State still have helicopter spray of insecticide once a while to slow the growth of the mosquitoes.

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

I'm an animal lover, but I don't go around touching dead birds at all, much less with bare hands.

:iamwithst

We still have to take away the dead birds if they happened to be in our backyards or in front of our house.

Sanitations will not go into backyard unless you call them.

 

[jenniebutterfly]

We still have to take away the dead birds if they happened to be in our backyards or in front of our house.

Sanitations will not go into backyard unless you call them.

Thats what a shovel is for No need to touch them

 

[inkblue]

:lol2: jennie....

 

[masterswimmer]

Not sure about NYC, but I know people that have used pesticides to rid their property of ants and other creepy crawlies. The ensueing days turned up numerous dead birds.....from the pesticide.

Don't jump the gun and start a rumor till it's confirmed. I understand the West Nile scare and the need to excersize caution, just don't panic. You were totally on target with the recommendation to alert the DEC. They can either raise the red flag or squelch any fear.

Good heads up.

R

 

[nanoreefer22]

Hmmmm Where was the dead bird lol. I walk around all the time and havent seen one yet, maybe im not on the look out.....

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Newsflash, In NYC people kill birds all of the time just because they're mean SOB's and leave the dead bodies on the ground just because they are morons (the people not the birds). Also pesticides have been sprayed in the 5 boro's already in hopes of preventing westnile. Finally birds are also suceptible to extreme heat like we have had and sometimes birds just die (like all living things).

 

[Deanos]

sometimes birds just die (like all living things).

Birds die?

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Well no need to panic at this time.

Last summer confirmed reports of West Nile is only one hour drive from Manhattan so it's better save than sorry.

Anyway, NYC Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene said,

"However, your report of a dead bird is extremely important to us because dead bird reports may indicate the presence of West Nile virus. If you do not receive a call back from the Department of Health within two business days of making your report, please dispose of the bird.
There is currently no evidence that West Nile virus can be spread directly from birds to people. However, dead birds can carry a variety of diseases and, therefore, should never be handled with bare hands.
To dispose of a dead bird, use plastic or latex gloves to carefully place it in a double plastic bag. Or you may use a doubled plastic bag as a glove to pick up the bird. Then wrap the bird in the bag, tie it off and place it in the outdoor trash. Wash your hands with soap and water when finished."

"This information will be kept strictly confidential."



link to report found dead birds:
http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/doh/html/wnv/wnvbird.shtml

still effective as of today Aug 05,06

 

[WaterPlant]

Wingo,

You are observant!

Last week alone, I was called to pick up dead crows at least 3 times. After reading your posts, I get smart and let santitation finish it off. :shhh: :shhh: Don't tell my boss.