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Dixie County Public Works Department: MOSQUITO CONTROL
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PUBLIC WORKS: COUNTY MOSQUITO SPRAY PROGRAM
Of the 80 mosquito species found in Florida, APPROXIMATELY 30 species may be found in Dixie County, and to the trained eye, each one looks as different as a poodle and a doberman. Adult mosquitoes vary widely in size, ranging from about 1/8 inch to about 1-1/2 inches.
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Things to Remember
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.
Absolutely the most effective way to control mosquito populations on your property is to take personal precautions such as emptying free-standing water, cleaning gutters, and removing debris and large leaves from your yard.
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.
Mosquito Spray Control Reminders
• The mosquito spraying trucks will not spray areas where residents are outside.
• Questions or comments should be directed to the spray program office, Monday through Friday. 352.498.1206
• Please do not stop drivers, as they must discontinue spraying.
• If the lights on top of the vehicle are on, spraying is taking place.
• New spray is odor free and equipment is much quieter. If light is on, area is being sprayed.
• The most effective mosquito control measures are for citizens to help reducepopulations in their homes and yards. Eliminate stagnant water in gutters, flowerpots and unmaintained pools. Clean roof gutters and outdoor debrisfrom yards.
• Avoid heightened mosquito times. Stay indoors from 7 pm until 7 am, wearlight-colored protective clothing, and use mosquito repellant containing DEET when outdoors.
Selected References
Identification guide to common mosquitoes of Florida. http://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/Key/index.htm
Mosquitoes: Public Health Pesticide Applicator Training Manual. http://vector.ifas.ufl.edu/
Pests In and Around the Home . UF/IFAS, CD-ROM.
FMEL Encephalitis Information System at http://eis.ifas.ufl.edu
The Florida Medical Entomology Lab's Fact Sheet on Personal Protection (ENY-671 - Mosquito Repellents)
Featured Creature at http://creatures.ifas.ufl.edu/
Entomology and Nematology Department website at http://entnemdept.ifas.ufl.edu/
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 |