Mosquito season is upon us! Here are some things you can do to help protect yourself...
Control mosquitoes outside your home
Remove standing water where mosquitoes could lay eggs
Once a week, empty and scrub, turn over, cover, or throw out any items that hold water like tires, buckets, planters, toys, pools, birdbaths, flowerpot saucers, or trash containers. Mosquitoes lay eggs near water.
Tightly cover water storage containers (buckets, cisterns, rain barrels) so that mosquitoes cannot get inside to lay eggs.
For containers without lids, use wire mesh with holes smaller than an adult mosquito.
If you have a septic tank, repair cracks or gaps. Cover open vent or plumbing pipes. Use wire mesh with holes smaller than an adult mosquito.
Mosquitoes rest in dark, humid areas like under patio furniture, or under the carport or garage. When using insecticides, always follow label instructions.
Control mosquitoes inside your home
Keep mosquitoes out
Install or repair and use window and door screens. Do not leave doors propped open.
Use air conditioning when possible.
Mosquitoes rest in dark, humid places like under the sink, in closets, under furniture, or in the laundry room.
Here at KVCD we strive to provide individuals with the most environmental friendly control methods possible! One of the "tools" we use is Gambusia Affinis (Mosquito Fish). If you have a water trough or other self contained body of water let me know and we can provide you with these Larva eating fish free of charge!!!
We used to only offer these in the month of may, now we offer these all season long and hold them in our own trough!!!
You may also request fish from our service request page!
Control mosquitoes outside your home
Remove standing water where mosquitoes could lay eggs
Once a week, empty and scrub, turn over, cover, or throw out any items that hold water like tires, buckets, planters, toys, pools, birdbaths, flowerpot saucers, or trash containers. Mosquitoes lay eggs near water.
Tightly cover water storage containers (buckets, cisterns, rain barrels) so that mosquitoes cannot get inside to lay eggs.
For containers without lids, use wire mesh with holes smaller than an adult mosquito.
If you have a septic tank, repair cracks or gaps. Cover open vent or plumbing pipes. Use wire mesh with holes smaller than an adult mosquito.
Mosquitoes rest in dark, humid areas like under patio furniture, or under the carport or garage. When using insecticides, always follow label instructions.
Control mosquitoes inside your home
Keep mosquitoes out
Install or repair and use window and door screens. Do not leave doors propped open.
Use air conditioning when possible.
Mosquitoes rest in dark, humid places like under the sink, in closets, under furniture, or in the laundry room.
Here at KVCD we strive to provide individuals with the most environmental friendly control methods possible! One of the "tools" we use is Gambusia Affinis (Mosquito Fish). If you have a water trough or other self contained body of water let me know and we can provide you with these Larva eating fish free of charge!!!
We used to only offer these in the month of may, now we offer these all season long and hold them in our own trough!!!
You may also request fish from our service request page!
Mosquito Prevention!
For Information on ZIKA virus please follow the link below from the Center for Disease Control
www.cdc.gov/zika/
KLAMATH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT...
"THE KLAMATH VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT TAUGHT STUDENTS ABOUT MOSQUITO PREVENTION AT THE KLAMATH COUNTY FARM EXPO. — AT KLAMATH COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. "
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*KVCD is currently taking applications for board members, please contact the district for applications.
