We are urging residents to take a proactive approach to managing mosquitoes in their neighborhoods. Although mosquitoes play an important role in the food chain they also carry dangerous viruses such as malaria, yellow fever, encephalitis, west nile virus and Zika. This pest needs water to lay their eggs so identifying and removing places they can breed will be a very important step in prevention.
Puddles, swimming/wading pools, tires, poorly irrigated landscape, bird baths, junk piles, roof gutters, storm drains, outdoor furniture, abandoned cars
Puddles, swimming/wading pools, tires, poorly irrigated landscape, bird baths, junk piles, roof gutters, storm drains, outdoor furniture, abandoned cars
Keeping mosquitoes outside will also be important in preventing bites and preventing mosquitoes like the yellow fever mosquito from breeding inside of your home. Below are ways to keep your home mosquito free.
Remember, prevention is key to mosquito control so follow the tips above regarding standing water to deter breeding. A more in depth prevention guide can be found on The American Mosquito Control Association’s site.