Every day, millions of outdoor workers are exposed to insects that not only annoy, but can carry malaria, Lyme disease, dengue fever and other dangerous diseases. 2012 is shaping up to be one of the worst yet for Lyme disease risk. Why? A warm winter and a decrease in rodent population. What happens with fewer rodents? Ticks need to look for other hosts - us!
Insect Shield work wear can be as essential to workplace safety as high-visibility clothing. Insect Shield’s EPA-registered technology converts work wear into effective and convenient insect protection that lasts through 70 launderings.
The Insect Shield Workplace Safety & Health online store http://www.insectshield.com/work makes protective clothing and gear items available to workers in at-risk locations across the globe. The Insect Shield assortment consists of work wear, professional apparel and accessories—including clothing that also offers sun protection, flame resistance and high visibility—as well as additional protective items such as mosquito nets for use at home.
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