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"As a family company and the world's largest producer of pest control products, SC Johnson is proud to be participating in and supporting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the CDC Foundation as they host an important summit to address new strategies regarding mosquito-borne diseases,” said Kelly Semrau, senior vice president – global corporate affairs, communication and sustainability, following the CDC’s announcement yesterday. “Aedes aegypti mosquitoes transmit a variety of dangerous diseases, including yellow fever, dengue, chikungunya and Zika and are prevalent in many countries with tropical climates and in a number of U.S. states and territories.
The Vector Control Strategies for Aedes Aegypti-Transmitted Diseases Summit – Charting the Way Forward is is bringing together government officials, the scientific community and private sector to share scientific insights and tools around vector-borne disease control and combating the related viruses, according to SC Johnson.
“We at SC Johnson are committed to helping protect families from mosquitoes that may carry disease. For nearly 60 years, SC Johnson entomologists have studied insects at the Entomology Research Center in Racine, the largest private, urban entomology research center in the world. In 2016, we made a universal call to action to aid in the Zika epidemic and have since participated in the Zika Action Plan Summit at the U.S. CDC, increased production 24/7 in our plants supplying insect repellent, created various resources for trusted information to reach families around the world and more."
The Vector Control Strategies for Aedes Aegypti-Transmitted Diseases Summit – Charting the Way Forward is is bringing together government officials, the scientific community and private sector to share scientific insights and tools around vector-borne disease control and combating the related viruses, according to SC Johnson.
“We at SC Johnson are committed to helping protect families from mosquitoes that may carry disease. For nearly 60 years, SC Johnson entomologists have studied insects at the Entomology Research Center in Racine, the largest private, urban entomology research center in the world. In 2016, we made a universal call to action to aid in the Zika epidemic and have since participated in the Zika Action Plan Summit at the U.S. CDC, increased production 24/7 in our plants supplying insect repellent, created various resources for trusted information to reach families around the world and more."
