A Vector Control Specialist sprays stagnant water for mosquito larvae.

A pond created by rain run off near Marina Pacifica is treated for mosquito larvae using Vector Control’s amphibious vehicle.

• Remove pools of standing or stagnant water. Debris piles, buckets, barrels, kid’s toys, and tire swings are some common sources of stagnant water. Mosquitoes need water to complete their life cycle and they are most active around stagnant water.

• Clear gutters and drains of standing water.

• Change water in birdbaths frequently.

• Maintain swimming pools and spas with proper filtration and chlorination levels. Green or dirty pools can breed thousands of mosquitoes in a week's time, unnecessarily increasing the population's risk of contracting WNV.

• Limit the watering of lawns and outdoor plants to twice a week to avoid run off to gutters and around sprinklers.

• Limit your time outdoors when you notice mosquito activity (primarily at dusk and dawn). If you remain outdoors while mosquitoes are biting, wear clothing that provides more coverage of your skin (such as long sleeved shirts and pants).

• Use mosquito repellents containing 10-30% DEET when outdoors and especially between dusk and dawn. The repellent should be sprayed on clothing and exposed skin. Guidelines written by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) state that products containing DEET may be used in children who are older than two months of age.  It is very important that instructions on the product label be followed, especially when using insect repellants in children.

• Make sure that doors and windows have tight fitting screens and are in good repair.

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