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Personalized Property Inspections (House Calls)
Mosquito Management technicians are available for personal property
inspections. they will During
a "house call," the technician will seek the source of the
problem and provide easy, no or low-cost solutions. Solutions
include mosquitofish (which eat mosquito larvae found in stagnant
water), traps and sprays for adult mosquitoes, and others.
Call for more information.
Tips for preventing mosquitoes...
County-Wide Mosquito Management
The county's mosquito management program is based on integrated
pest management (IPM) methods. IPM utilizes biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools
in a way that minimizes health, environmental and economic risks.
The least toxic methods possible are used in a "precision targeting"
approach.
- Prevention
The staff advises developers and civil engineers on building and maintaining storm water systems that do not
produce mosquitoes.
- Habitat elimination
Emphasis is put on controlling water lettuce
and water hyacinth, exotic (non-native) plants that support larval
mosquitoes.
- Larval management
Technicians routinely inspect for mosquito larvae and treat stagnant
water.
- Spraying for adult
mosquitoes
Spraying is performed according to state guidelines and only when necessary to protect the health and well-being of the public.
More info on Mosquito Spraying in Sarasota County...
Outreach & Monitoring
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Mosquitofish
Mosquito Management Services stocks permanent and semi-permanent
water bodies with minnows called mosquitofish. These native fish eat mosquito larvae in
ponds and lakes, ditches, rain barrels, water gardens, animal troughs
and other potential sources of mosquitoes. County residents may inquire
about obtaining mosquitofish by calling (941) 861-9740.
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Mosquito Classes, Presentations, & Mentoring
Mosquito Management Services provides classes and presentations on mosquito
biology, diseases, and prevention. Customized presentations
are available for homeowner's
associations and other organizations (handouts are provided). Science
teachers may request classes on aquatic insects or
bioassays on the efficacy of larvicides. Students are encouraged
to ask for mentoring on related science projects.
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Mosquito-borne diseases
Mosquito Management Services works
closely with other SCHD offices to monitor and prevent the
transmission of diseases by mosquitoes.
More information:
- Contact the County Call Center: (941) 861-5000
For healthcare providers:
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