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Monday, Feb. 8 - Sunday, Feb. 14: With
the recent rains, adult trap collections are starting to
increase within our residual swamp areas, many adjacent to
residential housing. Extensive larviciding activities with
occasional "spot treatments" are warranted, especially in these
habitats. Fortunately, temperatures at dusk and through the
evening are still low and reduce adult host seeking
activity. However, virus transmission is currently active here
in Sarasota County for both West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine
Encephalitis. Virus activity has been noted in nearby counties
as well, so personal protection is paramount and vaccination of
animals especially horses. No missions are planned at this
time.
If adult mosquito numbers in traps increase
or high landing rates are noted a spray notice will be posted
here. Mosquito Management technicians continue to larvicide
standing water where larvae are present and to do spot
treatments for adult mosquitoes when warranted.
To report a mosquito problem, request
mosquito fish, report special outdoor events or request
information call the number below.
Mosquito Zones Map
Mosquito Spraying Rates
At the application rate of six tenths of an ounce per acre, the
spray is effective against flying mosquitoes, but is considered
safe for people and pets by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency. It has no lasting presence (residual) in the
environment.
- Aerial spraying takes place at night when mosquitoes are most
active.
- Aerial treatments provide quick relief from mosquito bites and
can reduce the threat of mosquito-transmitted diseases such as West
Nile viral encephalitis and St. Louis encephalitis.
- Spraying is done by truck in urban areas using permethrin, a
synthetic form of an insecticide derived from the chrysanthemum
flower.
- Permethrins are commonly used in pet dips as well as in other
household sprays.
Contact Information
Phone: 941-861-5000
Location: Mosquito Management
5531 Pinkney Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34233
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