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- Life Cycles |
- Disease Control |
- EEE |
- SLE |
- WNV |
- Heartworms
Dixie County Public Works Department: MOSQUITO CONTROL
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PUBLIC WORKS: MOSQUITO
Once the warmer evening temperatures move into the area, we begin to see an emergence of the mosquito population in our communities. When warm temperatures are remaining constant, spraying efforts are more likely to be effective.
County Spray Program...
MOSQUITO CONTROL
Mosquitoes are opportunistic, and will find and breed in a wide variety of places around the home. Any water-holding location can become a breeding site for mosquitoes. A half-cup of water can breed enough mosquitoes to cause a problem. You can get rid of your mosquito problems simply and without using pesticides by eliminating breeding locations around the home and yard.
Common breeding areas around the home include:
Mosquito Control Around the Home
| LOCATION | SOLUTION |
| Potted plants | Don't overwater, remove pan if possible |
| Plugged gutters | Keep gutters clean |
| Low spots | Fill and regrade |
| Old tires | Remove or cover |
| Tree holes | Fill with sand or concrete |
| Ponds | Sock with minnows |
| Drainage ditches | Remove vegetation and obstructions to water flow |
| Pet dishes | Change water frequently |
| Trash piles | Remove or cover |
| Water holding containers | Remove or cover |
| Poorly maintained pools | Follow recommended maintenance |
| Bromeliads | Flush to remove larvae |
| Debris on roofs | Remove debris |
| Boats | Cover or turn upside down |
| Bird baths | Flush at least once per week. |
Additional Information
mosquito Control & Diseases
County Spray Program, Breeding Sites, Species, Life Cycles, Disease Control, EEE, SLE, WNV, Heartworms, Additional Links
DIXIE COUNTY 411
PHONE BOOK |
| Clerk of Court Phone:352.498.1200 Fax:352.498.1201 |
| Commissioner Office Phone:352.498.1206 Fax:352.498.1207 |
| County Attorney Phone:352.498.5048 Fax:386.294.1689 |
| County Building Dept. Phone:352.498.1236 Fax:352.498.1286 |
| County Finance Office Phone:352.498.1205 Fax:352.498.1476 |
| County Health Dept. Phone:352.498.1360 Fax:352.498.1363 |
| County Jail Phone:352.498.1237 Fax:352.498. |
| County Judge Phone:352.498.1234 Fax:352.498.1477 |
| County Library Phone:352.498.1219 Fax:352.498.1408 |
| County Manager Phone:352.498.1426 Fax:352.498.1471 |
| County Public Works Phone:352.498.1239 Fax:352.498.1207 |
| Elections Supervisor Phone:352.498.1216 Fax:352.498.1218 |
| Emergency Services Phone:352.498.1240 Fax:352.498.1244 |
| Property Appraiser Phone:352.498.1212 Fax:352.498.1211 |
| School Superintendent Phone:352.498.6131 Fax:352.498.1308 |
| Tax Collector Phone:352.498.1213 Fax:352.498. |
| Sheriff Phone:352.498.1220 Fax:352.498.1226 |
| UF/IFAS Extension Phone:352.498.1237 Fax:352.498.1471 |
| Veteran's Affairs Phone:352.498.1246 Fax:352.498.1286 |