MALARIA IN NIGERIA

 Every Nigerian is at risk of malaria owing to the geographical location of the country which falls within 64 degrees north and 32 degrees south of the equator, an area that has been classified as the “malaria belt.”. Malaria also accounts for 60 per cent of out-patients in Nigeria’s primary health care centres and  one child dies every five minutes from malaria disease.It  remains  both a major cause and a consequence of global poverty and inequity even as it is most felt in the least developed areas and among the poorest

                    Mosquitoes are major vectors of malaria so to reduce the rate of malaria cases we have to reduce, if possible eradicate the influx of mosquitoes within our environment. They breed and flourish in poorly managed environment, So we should have proper orientation towards our environment. Vegetation and waste control, removal of stagnant water and clearing of drainages will help to  reduce mosquitoes and the  rate of malaria .

 

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DON’T SHARE YOUR HOME WITH UNWANTED GUESTS

                                                      THE PESTS

Pests are unwanted harmful creatures that live within our households. They are also disease carriers that should not be allowed to share our homes as co-habitats. They appear  in different forms and  sizes and invades our homes in different ways and therefore ,require different approaches in tackling them. Pests such as rodents penetrate via holes or cross over through the walls and fences while others like flies, cockroaches’ bed bugs use different means to penetrate in. In all, pests are highly migratory in nature hence the needs to be informed  on how to tackle them

                              

                      It is always advisable to allow a professional pests controller to handle your pests control issues. It has been established that, apart from trap and gum, pests can be largely eradicated through strong chemical applications and chemical management requires a lot of experience and skills. Different chemicals are usually applied against pests using different methods: some are sprayed, some are applied  on walls or other areas while others are through dropping of pellets on sensitive areas affected by the pests. One known fact about chemical is that most chemicals use for pests control are hazardous (poisonous) and should be handled with great care hence the need for a professional.

                    In handling pests control issues; we should  have it behind our minds that different cases require different approaches. You are not expected to use shower sprayer to kill mosquitoes in a room where you have different colours of clothing. Instead, fogging system (This is a system where a particular device turns the chemical into gas) should be applied and there will be no stains either on the wall or on the clothing all the pests need to do is to inhale it.

                                  

                     You bought a large quantity of beans only to discover that the products have been infested by weevils, fogging system is not applicable here because of the nature of these pests. They will hide inside the sack in the mix of the product and will never inhale the chemical which is already in gaseous form. Spraying system on the other hand is dangerous and not applicable too because the beans could get contaminated and become hazardous for human consumption. So, what do we do? This is where dropping of pellet is required. I will explain how this works and more subsequently.

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MONKEYPOX:MONKEY BUSINESS TO MONKEY SICKNESS

Monkey pox is an infectious disease caused by monkey virus, It occurs sporadically in some remote parts of central and West Africa.This virus was first discovered in monkeys hence the name, monkey pox. And it was  first identified in 1958 by the State Serum Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark, during an investigation  into a pox-like disease among monkeys.In 1970 the first human case of monkey pox was recorded,this time around  in Democratic Republic of Congo during a period of intensified effort to eliminate smallpox.
                            
            The first case of this virus was reported in Nigeria on September 22nd 2017 in Bayelsa State, South South Region of the country and has spread into the neighbouring states of Rivers, Abia, AkwaIbom, Ondo, Ebonyi etc. The infection can be contracted from direct contact with the blood, bodily fluids, or mucosal lesions of infected animals like monkeys, rats, squirrels, and rodents an also can be transmitted from human to human through physical touch, contact with stool, blood contact.
                              
          Vaccination against smallpox has been proven to be 85% effective in preventing Monkey pox .However, preventive measures are still highly recommendable. Eating inadequately cooked meat of infected animals is a possible risk factor so should be avoided. Also proper  hygiene maintenance is highly advisable and recommendable

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THE NATURAL PESTICIDES

       

There has been a growing concern on the adverse impacts of pesticides which range from contamination of natural resources to increased incidence of pesticide poisoning. Of particular concern is the use of highly hazardous pesticides, and the overall poor management of pesticide products. Based on this, farmers have developed natural pesticides that are environment friendly.So many agricultural products have been converted into natural pesticides.

                      

                 Oil extracted from the seeds of the neem tree is a powerful natural insecticide, capable of disrupting the life cycle of insects at all stages (adult, larvae, and egg) which makes it a great resource for the organic gardener. . Garlic, which is well-known for its pungent aroma that is delectable to some and yet repellent to others. It is this strong scent that comes into play when used as a natural insecticide. Like garlic spray, chili pepper spray is a great homemade natural insect repellent that can be used for a variety of different pests. Chili spray can be made from either fresh hot peppers or chili pepper powder.

             Pure lemon juice can be used as a garden-safe weed killer. It is not harmful to pets or the environment. Spray it directly onto the offending weeds, careful not to let the spray come into contact with good plants. Tomato plants are also part of the nightshade family, and as such, contain alkaloids such as the aptly named “tomatine” which can effectively control aphids and other insects. Another significant natural pesticide is lavender which is grown mainly for oil production. This has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, and can be used as a natural mosquito repellent. The extracts are also used as fragrances for bath products. Lavender has proven to be very good at protecting itself through the production of antimicrobial and anti-fungal biochemical compounds.

                   Remain healthy remain natural.