City Offers Four Tips for the Fourth
July 01, 2016
As citizens prepare for a holiday weekend of travel and outdoor activities celebrating Independence Day, the City of Jacksonville is encouraging them to stay safe and vigilant while observing the holiday. The seasonable warm weather and related conditions often promote the presence of mosquitoes. To contribute to a safe and enjoyable holiday, citizens should protect themselves from the transmission of all mosquito-borne viruses including Zika, West Nile, Yellow Fever and more, by doing the following:
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Drain standing water to stop mosquitoes from multiplying. Standing water in containers such as tarps, buckets, tires, pet dishes, recycling bins, garbage cans, litter and more, are excellent breeding sites for mosquitoes.
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Cover skin with clothing and use mosquito repellent. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends using an EPA-registered insect repellent according to the product label.
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Cover doors and windows with screens to keep mosquitoes out.
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Arm yourself with information on mosquito prevention and protection, click here.
This week observed
National Mosquito Control Awareness Week (June 26 – July 2), an observation dedicated to educating the general public about the significance of mosquitoes in their daily lives and the important services provided by mosquito control workers throughout the United States and worldwide. The City of Jacksonville’s
Mosquito Control Division is responsible for all mosquito control activities and efforts throughout the city. The division sprays as needed and educates the public about its role in reducing the mosquito population throughout Jacksonville.