"insect vectors"
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Mark Koernke and Michael Nasser discussed disease vectors and preparedness on May 8, 2008. The show covered insect-borne illnesses including Chagas disease transmitted by kissing bugs, mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile and malaria, and the importance of field sanitation and pest control following disasters like Hurricane Katrina. The hosts also addressed first aid for dogs, including diabetic emergencies and diarrhea treatment, and fielded a caller's question about NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) protection for pets, discussing gas masks, positive-pressure filtration systems using vacuum cleaners, and emergency air filtration methods.