New Orleans Metro Company Releases "Mosquitoes" to Combat Zika Virus

METAIRIE, La. - Oct. 1, 2016 - PRLog -- As the Federal Government continues to argue over how to fund the fight against Zika, a New Orleans based mosquito control company is touting public education as an inexpensive step that can be taken to help suppress the spread of Zika Virus.

Mosquito Control Services (MCS) is launching an initiative to put FREE Zika educational materials in the hands of educators across the country, so that they can teach their students to be the first line of defense in helping to protect themselves and their families from mosquitoes with the potential to carry Zika.

The lessons were designed by MCS Biologists and former science teachers who routinely visit elementary schools to teach students about the mosquito life cycle, biology, safety, and now, how they can help protect themselves and their families from mosquitoes.  Educators from around the country will be able to download educational materials and lesson plans that align with Common Core Standards from the MCS website, mosquitocs.com by simply clicking on the Teacher's Portal. In the areas that they serve, MCS will also provide staff biologists to assist in presenting these lessons.

"Over the years, we've prioritized taking the time to visit schools to teach kids about mosquitoes and the threats associated with them," said Biologist Andrew Carpenter.  He added that, "Mosquitoes are such an interesting topic, and kids naturally love to learn.  We encourage kids to put what they learn into practice and share their new Zika-fighting knowledge with others."

Education is an MCS initiative in the many parishes, counties, and cities where they are contracted to provide mosquito abatement.  "The public concern over Zika Virus is so great that we feel it is our duty as experts to share our knowledge and help thwart the spread of this disease in Louisiana and elsewhere in the Southeast," explains Steven Pavlovich, MCS General Manager and Principal Entomologist.