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Charlotte County Department of Environmental Services Mosquito Control

Charlotte County Department of Environmental Services Mosquito Control. 25550 Harbor View Rd, Unit 2 Port Charlotte, FL 33980 941-764-4370 fax 941-764-4399 www.charlottecountyfl.com. Mosquito Lifecycle. Mosquito Eggs. Aedes/Ochlerotatus/Psorophora. Anopheles. Culex/Culiseta.

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Charlotte County Department of Environmental Services Mosquito Control

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  1. Charlotte County Department of Environmental Services Mosquito Control 25550 Harbor View Rd, Unit 2 Port Charlotte, FL 33980 941-764-4370 fax 941-764-4399 www.charlottecountyfl.com

  2. Mosquito Lifecycle

  3. Mosquito Eggs Aedes/Ochlerotatus/Psorophora Anopheles Culex/Culiseta

  4. Mosquito Larvae Water Surface Air tube for breathing Mouth a.k.a. “Wigglers”

  5. Mosquito Pupae Water Surface Air Tubes for breathing Eye a.k.a. “Tumblers”

  6. Mosquito Adults Female Male OR

  7. Why do we need Mosquito Control??

  8. BECAUSE… • Mosquitoes transmit diseases to people & animals. • Mosquitoes are a nuisance when we are enjoying outdoor activities.

  9. What diseases do they transmit? • St. Louis Encephalitis (SLE) • West Nile Virus (WNV) • Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) • Heartworm • Malaria • Dengue • Yellow Fever (YF)

  10. SO, what can we do to prevent mosquitoes? • Source Reduction • Larvicide • Adulticide

  11. Source Reduction • Eliminate standing water around your home:

  12. Larvicide Using Trucks:

  13. Larvicide By Air:

  14. Adulticide Surveillance Landing Rate Counts Sentinel Chickens CDC Light Traps Citizens’ Complaints

  15. Adulticide Treatments: By Truck By ATV By Air

  16. The End! Any questions?

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