Because
of recent rains, Florida’s mosquito population is exploding and
that can be more than just annoying.
Mosquitoes
are known to carry a number of diseases including the Zika Virus,
Dengue Fever, Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus.
There
is no vaccine for preventing Zika, West Nile or Dengue Fever so the
best defense is to avoid getting bit in the first place.
Be
especially careful at dawn and in the early evening when mosquitoes
are most active, though the mosquito that carries zika is active
during most daylight hours.
Long
pants and long sleeved shirts can help protect you, as can Mosquito
repellents containing DEET.
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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