With warmer days and more rainfall around the state over the past few weeks, state health officials are now warning Floridians to beware of a mosquito explosion.
Mosquitoes are more than just annoying; they can also be deadly because some carry viruses known as arboviruses.
Arboviruses include the West Nile virus which began showing up in the US in 1999.
The best way to prevent exposure of people and animals to those viruses is to simply avoid exposure to mosquitoes, especially at dawn and in the early evening when mosquitoes are most active.
Long pants and long sleeved shirts can help protect you, as can removing any standing water from your property.
Mosquito repellants containing DEET are also effective in protecting against mosquito bites.
Mosquitoes need standing water to breed, so you can make it harder on them by removing all sources of standing water from your property, including old tires.
Replace birdbath water often, and if you have a boat, make sure to check the tarp for water.
Cleaning gutters and drainage ditches and fixing leaking outdoor faucets can also remove prime mosquito breeding sites.
And remember, if you have any mosquito related concerns, call the Franklin County Mosquito control Department at 670- 8730.
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