- Breeding Sites |
- Species |
- Life Cycles |
- Disease Control |
- EEE |
- SLE |
- WNV |
- Heartworms
Dixie County Public Works Department: MOSQUITO CONTROL
County Offices
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PUBLIC WORKS: MOSQUITO DISEASES
In the past, mosquitoes were responsible for epidemics of malaria, yellow fever and dengue fever in Florida. These diseases have been eliminated from the state thanks, in part, to organized mosquito control programs. Mosquitoes DO NOT carry AIDS, hepatitis or leukemia.
Mosquito borne diseases
Female mosquitoes can transmit diseases when they bite. In Florida, mosquitoes can transmit Eastern Equine Encephalitis, St. Louis Encephalitis, West Nile Virus, and Dog Heartworm.
ATTENTION
Parents...
Children are often very allergic to mosquito bites and infected mosquito bites can lead to impetigo, a painful bacterial skin infection. Protect your children with a repellent containing 10-3096 DEET (usually listed on the repellent container as N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) if they are exposed to mosquitoes. Higher concentrations of DEET may cause irritation. READ THE LABEL before using any repellent and follow all instructions as given. More is not better!
Dog owners...
Mosquitoes carry dog heartworm disease which can be fatal to your pet. See your veterinarian for advice on preventing or treating this very common disease. Remember to change pet water regularly to prevent mosquitoes from breeding
Horse and Emu owners...
Mosquitoes carry Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a highly fatal disease of emus and horses of all breeds. Each year several horses and numerous emus in Florida die of EEE. There are highly effective vaccines for EEE and horse and bird owners should have their animals vaccinated annually. For more information, contact your veterinarian.
Plant lovers...
Common breeding sites for mosquitoes are flowers with axils, such as bromeliads, and flower pot dishes that do not drain. Water must be flushed from these saucers every few days to prevent mosquito breeding. People who collect rain water for flowers should also put a screen over the container to prevent mosquitoes from depositing eggs in the water. Enjoy your plants without contributing to the neighborhood mosquito problem.
Additional Information
mosquito Control & Diseases
County Spray Program, Breeding Sites, Species, Life Cycles, Disease Control, EEE, SLE, WNV, Heartworms, Additional Links
Further information on mosquito-borne viruses in Florida
For updates on the current situation of mosquito-borne diseases in Florida, visit the Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory's Encephalitis Information System to view current health alerts (http://eis.ifas.ufl.edu). Additionally, information is provided to assist readers in understanding the real risk of exposure to the mosquito-borne viruses in Florida.
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 |