Strafford and Rockingham Counties

Mosquito-Borne Illnesses in Strafford County, NH: What Every Family Should Know

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)

Is rare but dangerous. Though most infected individuals show no symptoms, about 5% progress to serious brain disease. Neurological symptoms, like fever, headache, seizures, and impaired consciousness can develop 3–10 days post‑bite. Case fatality rates range from 30% to 75%, and survivors often face long-lasting challenges, including memory loss or motor deficits.

Aedes vexans (Inland Floodwater Mosquito)

West Nile Virus (WNV)

Occurs more frequently across the U.S. In 2025, CDC reports 49 confirmed human WNV cases, including neuro-invasive forms. There is no human vaccine or specific treatment; preventive habits and managing mosquito habitats remain key tools.

Culex pipiens (Northern House Mosquito)

Strafford County Statistics & Context

  • Testing & monitoring: Strafford County is part of regular mosquito surveillance in southern New Hampshire. Live mosquitoes tested positive for EEE in recent months, even without confirmed human cases yet.
  • Historic context: New Hampshire recorded its last human EEE case in 2014. In 2024 a resident died of EEE—the state’s first fatality in a decade—prompting increased local awareness and caution.

    Key Info Every Family Should Know

  • Transmission: Mosquitoes pick up the virus from infected birds, then transmit to humans when biting. Humans and horses are “dead-end” hosts, not part of ongoing transmission.
  • Symptom timeline: For EEE, symptoms often start within a week. WNV may range from mild flu-like illness to severe neurological dysfunction.

High-risk windows: Peak mosquito hours are at dawn and dusk. Warm spells into autumn can extend risk up until the first hard frost.

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Helpful Tips: What Families Can Do

  • Eliminate standing water – Empty flower pots, buckets, bird baths weekly.

  • Maintain landscape – Trim tall grass and shrubs where mosquitoes rest.

  • Use effective repellents – Apply EPA‑recommended mosquito repellent on exposed skin if spending time outdoors.

  • Schedule thoughtfully – Limit outdoor activity during peak mosquito hours in early morning or evening.

  • Improve home barriers – Keep window and door screens intact and fans running in outdoor areas.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    01. What other insects will this affect?
    We use a control product so other insects present when and where we spray may be impacted.

    However, our formula was specifically engineered for mosquitoes so it won’t repel any other insects as it does mosquitoes.
    02. Will your product work after storms?
    Yes, we have specifically engineered our formula to outlast storms. With a special polymer layer that provides weather resistance, our formula will remain effective.
    03. Is there any environment you cannot treat?
    Yes, there are some areas we won’t spray to avoid the surrounding environments. Pools, natural water sources, vegetable gardens, and artificial water sources complete the list.

    Because water could easily spread the insecticides, we never directly apply our product to it. However, the rest of the property can still be sprayed and it will drastically reduce the population of mosquitoes.
    04. Does this product work on all mosquitoes and ticks ?
    Yes, we target aspects of mosquitoes and ticks that don’t change from species to species.

    The killing and repelling aspects of our product will work on any species of mosquitoes and ticks .
    05. What about my children and pets?
    Pets and children should be inside during each application. However, they can re-enter the property once the product has dried, roughly 10-15 minutes. At that point, there are no restrictions until the next application.
    06. When can I start to see the effects?
    Every yard is different but you should notice a dramatic reduction within 24-48 hours of the initial spray.

    With each subsequent treatment, the results continue to improve, allowing you to enjoy time outside without being chased in by swarms of mosquitoes.
    07. Why do we see more mosquitoes after it has rained?
    Mosquitoes are more abundant after it rains because standing water is where they breed.

    Adult, female mosquitoes will lay their eggs in water. Once fully submerged, the countdown begins and the eggs can hatch in as little as a few days.

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