Mosquito Management: Video Transcripts

West Nile Virus - Homeowner Precautions Transcript of Video (30 seconds)
SHOT	VIDEO	AUDIO
1	Wide shot of back yard. Husband and wife working in yard.	A couple beats of music. Natural backyard sounds. People doing yard work.
2	Dissolve to close up of woman. Camera interrupts her while she is emptying out old flower pots filled with standing water. She speaks directly into camera. Man is in background on ladder cleaning out gutter.	WOMAN: "West Nile Virus! You’ve heard a lot about it. You can prevent the spread of West Nile virus by reducing the number of mosquitoes right in your own backyard."
3	Man comes down ladder, picks up paper bag and moves next to woman.	MAN: "Like cleaning the gutters".
4	Woman empties out bird bath. Man pours water off garbage can lid.	VOICE OF WOMAN: "Eliminate their favorite breeding ground."
5	Man empties water from discarded old tires and child’s wading pool Speaks directly to camera.	MAN: "Any areas where water collects can be a breeding ground for mosquitoes."
6	Man enters frame next to woman.	WOMAN: "We need your help." MAN: "Together, working as a team we can stop the spread of West Nile virus."
7	Dissolve to graphic: Town Health Department or Connecticut Mosquito Management Information Toll Free 1-866-WNV-LINE 1-866-968-5463 www.ct.gov/mosquito	WOMAN: "Contact your town’s Health Department or the State Mosquito Management Program. Call toll free in Connecticut at 1-866-WNV-LINE."

West Nile Virus - Spraying Precautions Transcript of Video (60 seconds)
SHOT	VIDEO	AUDIO
1	INTERIOR: Women closing sliding screen door.	WOMAN: "West Nile virus has been confirmed in mosquitoes that can infect humans".
2	GRAPHIC: Scourge Spraying truck driving down street.	WOMAN: "Under health and environmental guidelines a pesticide, called Scourge will be used to kill adult mosquitoes".
3	Adults and child walking into home. Each adult carries child.	WOMAN: "Although mosquito control pesticides pose low risk, some people, especially those who are chemically sensitive, may wish to reduce contact".
4	Adult holds child in arms.	MAN: "There is no need for people to re-locate during spraying, but following some common-sense steps will help to reduce your direct contact with the spray".
5	Adult picks up cat. Adult closing window. Adult turning off air conditioner.	WOMAN: "Bring children and pets inside when spraying is occurring. Remain indoors, close windows, and turn off air conditioners and fans that circulate outside air when spraying is taking place".
6	Dissolve to graphic: Contact your local health officials or the Connecticut Mosquito Management Program Toll Free 1-866-WNV-LINE (1-866-968-5463) www.ct.gov/mosquito	MAN: "For updates, tune to your local radio or television station. Contact your local health officials or call the state Mosquito Management Program toll free in Connecticut at 1-866-WNV-LINE, that's 1-866-968-5463