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Annoying/Nuisance
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Bothersome to animals
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Potential disease vectors for:
- West Nile Virus (WNV)
- St. Louis Encephalities (SLE)
- Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE)
- Malaria
- Dengue Fever
- Rife Valley Fever
- Many Others
How We Monitor Adult Mosquitoes
Light traps are specifically designed to attract and trap adult mosquitoes. We currently monitor sixteen CDC traps, seven days a week.
Mosquitoes are counted and identified by species. This tells us if mosquito numbers warrant spraying and if potential disease vectors are in the area.
How We Control Adult Mosquitoes
When larval control fails, adult control becomes necessary. The chemicals used are non-restricted and considered by the EPA to be safe for you and your animals. Most are chemically similar to products that you can buy in the garden section of your local hardware store. Chemicals are applied using hand held sprayers, back pack sprayers, and foggers in pick-up trucks. Aerial applications are made primarily in the rural areas of the district.
What You Can Do In Your Backyard
- Eliminate or spray adult mosquito hiding places (tall grass, weeds) in your yard and around your home.
- Check barriers to adult mosquito access to your home (door and window screens)
- Remove containers which hold water (soft drink cups, cans, tires, etc.)