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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 09 12 Informational 203 Mosquito ControlCOMMISSION AGENDA ITEM 203 September 12, 2016 Regular Meeting Informational X Consent Public Hearings Regular KS City Manager KL Department REQUEST: The Public Works Department providing the City Commission information about the Zika virus and related, ongoing Mosquito Control activities in Seminole County. SYNOPSIS: This agenda item provides information about the Zika Virus and the related, ongoing Mosquito Control activities in Seminole County. Additional detailed information is available from Seminole County (www.seminolecount�fl.gov ), the Florida Department of Health (www.floridahealth.gov), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (,Aww.cdc.gov/zika/) CONSIDERATIONS: General Zika Virus Information (from the Florida Department of Health . Zika fever is a mild illness caused by a mosquito -borne virus similar to those that cause dengue and chikungunya virus infection. It has been identified in several countries in Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean since 2015. Outbreaks have previously been reported in Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Local transmission has been reported in Puerto Rico and in a small area in Miami -Dade County. . Zika virus is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito, including the same mosquitoes that can transmit dengue and chikungunya. It can also be transmitted from a pregnant mother to her baby during pregnancy or around the time Informational 203 PAGE 1 OF 5 - September 12, 2016 of birth. It is unknown how often this occurs or what stage of pregnancy is most at risk. There are no reports of infants getting Zika virus through breastfeeding. Zika virus can also be transmitted through sexual activity. . Only about 1 in 5 people infected with Zika virus are symptomatic. Zika fever is a mild illness. Severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon. Signs and symptoms of Zika virus may include: acute onset of low -grade fever, rash, joint pain, conjunctivitis (reddening of eye), body aches, headache, eye pain and vomiting. People typically develop symptoms between 2 and 14 days after they are bitten by the infected mosquito. . The Florida Department of Health encourages Florida residents and visitors to protect themselves from all mosquito -borne illnesses by draining standing water; covering their skin with repellent and clothing; covering windows with screens; and other basic precautions. Zika Virus in Florida: . As of August 31, 2016, the Florida Department of Health reported a total of 616 Zika cases in Florida. Of the 616, 569 are considered "travel related," meaning the virus was transmitted to a person while traveling outside of the country. 47 of the 616 cases are considered "non- travel related." . As of August 26, a total of 19 Zika virus cases were confirmed in Seminole County, including one in Winter Springs, with all cases being travel- related. . The Florida Department of Health has confirmed that local transmissions of Zika virus are occurring in two small areas in Miami -Dade County. One is a small area just north of downtown Miami in the Wynwood area. The second small area is in Miami Beach. Florida's small case cluster is not considered by the DOH to be a "widespread transmission." Seminole County Mosquito Control Program: . The Seminole County Mosquito Control District ( SCMCD) was established in 2006 by the County and the seven (7) incorporated cities, including the City of Winter Springs, for the prevention and control of arboviral diseases such as Dengue, Malaria, West Nile, Eastern Equine, Highlands J St. Louis, and then Chikunganya and Zika (newer diseases). . The mission of the SCMCD is to provide an environmentally safe, effective and economically responsible mosquito control for the residents of Seminole County (and all its incorporated cities). A copy of the Memorandum of Agreement between the cities and Seminole County for the establishment of the SCMCD is attached as Exhibit A. . The SCMCD provides effective prevention and control through a comprehensive, integrated mosquito management program using sound Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles. The program includes the adulticiding or mosquito spraying, larviciding or larval control, source reduction activities and public outreach and education. Informational 203 PAGE 2 OF 5 - September 12, 2016 Seminole County Response to Zika Cases: . The standard protocol for servicing suspect Zika related cases in Seminole County is labor intensive, requiring staff to conduct door -to -door source reduction for each suspect case, in addition to the ongoing mosquito trap collection /analysis and adulticide work (fogging). Source reduction eliminates larval habitats by dumping water - holding containers (such as bird baths, flowerpots, cans, and tires), treating areas with stagnant water containing larva (larviciding), and providing house -to- house education (door hangers). Please refer to Exhibit B for the Seminole County Mosquito Control Disease Response Plan. . City Public Works Staff has assisted Seminole County staff with conducting source reduction activities when suspect cases in the City of Winter Springs have been identified. . In response to the Zika virus, the Seminole County Mosquito Control Program has expanded their surveillance program to collect and identify specific mosquitoes (Aedes sp.) known to carry Zika and other arboviruses. These specimens are submitted weekly to the State laboratory to test for the presence of Zika, Dengue, and Chikungunya. Since May 16, when the testing became available, over 1,900 Aedes specimens from Seminole County have been collected and tested, with all specimens confirmed negative. . Please refer to Exhibit C attached for a Seminole County flyer, "Protect Yourself From Mosquito Bites and Disease" for more information. This flyer has been posted on the City website, Facebook page, eAlerts, and in other digital and paper publications. City of Winter Springs Mosquito Control and Coordination Activities: . The City provides mosquito spraying services that are supplemental to the Seminole County Mosquito Program. The City's services include periodic citywide spraying (from a truck mounted assembly), site specific spraying, such as at Central Winds Park just before the 4thof July event, and larvaciding. The Public Works Department has two Licensed Pest Control Applicators on staff to perform mosquito spraying. . The City's Mosquito Control capabilities are summarized below: • Three mosquito foggers /sprayers (15 gallon capacity). The foggers are checked and calibrated annually for effective performance. • Two backpack sprayers (3.4 gallon capacity) • One hand sprayer (1 gallon capacity) • Three Mosquito Traps for surveillance • On annual stock, a minimum 55 gallons each of three (3) types of mosquito control pesticides: Duet, Mosquito Mist and Anvil 2 +2 • Minimum two -year plus supply of Larval control pesticide for larviciding • Capability to dispatch three truck- mounted mosquito foggers at any given night if needed to provide spraying (weather permitting) • The city is divided in six (6) spraying zone areas and citywide spraying can be completed in an average of three (3) days (weather permitting) Informational 203 PAGE 3 OF 5 - September 12, 2016 . City Stormwater Department Staff is a member of the Seminole County Control Advisory Committee ( SCMCAC). The committee meets regularly to review countywide mosquito data and to coordinate mosquito prevention activities. The SCMCAC has met regularly over the past several months to specifically address the Zika virus. The recent meetings are summarized below: • August 23, 2016 — Zika Strategic Plan Local Transmission set -up by Seminole County Emergency Management and Seminole County Mosquito Control District • August 12, 2016 — Zika Roundtable Discussion (Set -up by Congressman Mica) and attended by Federal, State and Local Agencies including various municipalities • July 28, 2016 — Operation Zika Tabletop Exercise required by the State and participated by DOH, SCEM, SCMCD, Fire/Rescue, Law Enforcement, Public Information, Transportation, Vector Control and Cities Public Information, Education and Outreach: . A link to the Seminole County Mosquito Control Program is on the home page of the City website (www.winterspringsfl.org ). . A link to a "Mosquito Service Request" form is on the home page of the City website. . Mosquito Service Requests can also be submitted by calling the City Public Works Department at 407 - 327 -2669 or 407 - 327 -5977, or by e -mail to zperez@wintersprin sfl.org . Mosquito Control educational and informational materials are posted in the city newsletter. FISCAL IMPACT: This agenda item provides information and has no fiscal impact on the City. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney /Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas /Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at six (6) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. Informational 203 PAGE 4 OF 5 - September 12, 2016 RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests the City Commission receive and review the information provided in this Agenda Item. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Exhibit A - 2006 Memorandum of Agreement with Seminole County for Mosquito Control (8 pages) 2. Exhibit B - Seminole County Mosquito Control Disease Response Plan (2 pages) 3. Exhibit C - Flyer: "Protect Yourself From Mosquito Bites and Disease" (1 page) Informational 203 PAGE 5 OF 5 - September 12, 2016 ,EXHIBITA CERTIFIED COPY MARYANNE MORSE CLERIC OF CIRCUIT COURT 5 flE£ c d1NiY, Rid MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT aFp Ty CLFRK THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this q day of 6,j-, , 2006, by and between SEMINOLE COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, whose address is Seminole County Services building, 1101 East First Street, Sanford, Florida 32771, hereinafter referred to as COUNTY; and CITY OF ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, a Florida municipal corporation, whose address is 225 Newburyport Avenue, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32710, thereafter referred to as ALTAMONTES SPRINGS; and CITY OF CASSELBERRY, a Florida municipal corporation, whose address is 95 Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry, Florida 32707, hereinafter referred to as CASSELBERRY; and CITY OF LAKE MARY, a Florida ,municipal corporation, whose address is Post Office Box 725, Lake Mary, Florida 32746, hereinafter referred.to as LAKE MARY; and CITY OF LONGWOOD, A Florida municipal corporation, whose address is 175 West Warren Avenue, Longwood, Florida 32750, hereinafter referred to as LONGWOOD; and CITY OF OVIEDO, a Florida municipal corporation, whose address is Post Office Box 159, Oviedo, Florida 32765, hereinafter referred to as OVIEDO; and CITY OF SANFORD, a Florida municipal corporation, whose address is Post Office Box 1778, Sanford, Florida 32772 -1778, hereinafter referred to as SANFORD; and CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, a Florida municipal corporation, whose address is 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708, hereinafter referred to as WINTER SPRINGS. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, CASSELBERRY, LAKE MARY, LONGWOOD, OVIEDO, SANFORD AND WINTER SPRINGS shall collectively hereinafter be referred to as CITIES; and WHEREAS, the parties hereto have the common power to implement programs and services affecting the health, safety and welfare of citizens within their respective geographic jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, to protect the interest of the public health, the Joint City- County Advisory Committee recommended the implementation of a County -wide science based Mosquito Control Program (Program) that is focused on integrated pest management; and WHEREAS, the parties desire to eliminate duplication and waste from the existing separate implementation of mosquito control programs; implement a comprehensive public education component to such programs and encourage source reduction and minimization of chemicals utilized; and WHEREAS, the CITIES desire to contract with the COUNTY for the provision of said services; and 2 WHEREAS, the COUNTY is agreeable to providing these services pursuant to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth; and WHEREAS, this Agreement is authorized pursuant to Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, which provides for the exercise, by Agreement of two or more public agencies, of any power common to them, NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual understandings and covenants set forth herein, the parties agree as follows: SECTION 1. PREAMBLE. The foregoing statements are true and correct and form a material part of this Agreement upon which the parties have relied. SECTION 2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Agreement is for the COUNTY to provide the following services to the CITIES in the manner hereinafter set forth: A. The COUNTY shall: 1. Operate the Program within its Department of Public Works as described in the Addendum attached hereto and incorporated herein; 2. Implement the Program over a three (3) year time period; 3. Conduct mosquito control activities within the geographic boundaries of the CITIES; 4. Conduct aerial spraying on an as- needed basis in accordance with the CITIES approval and all applicable Federal, state and local regulations; 3 5. Establish an Advisory Committee comprised of one (1) designated representative from the COUNTY and one (1) designated representative from each of the member CITIES to address implementing the Program and customer related service issues. The CITIES shall: 1. Designate a representative to participate in the Advisory Committee established pursuant to Section 2.A.5 above. 2. Cooperate in good faith and in a timely manner with all .parties to this Agreement with regard to the subject matter of said Agreement. SECTION 3. EMPLOYEE STATUS. Persons employed by any party in the performance of services and functions pursuant to this Agreement shall have no claim to pension, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, civil service or. other employee rights or privileges granted to the other parties' officers and employees either by operation of law or by the party. SECTION 4. NOTICES. Whenever a party desires to give notice to another party, notice may be sent to: For COUNTY: Board of County Commissioners Carlton D. Henley, Chairman 1101 East First Street Sanford, FL 32773 For ALTAMONTE SPRINGS: Patsy Wainright, Clerk City of Altamonte Springs 225 Newburyport Avenue Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 4 For CASSELBERRY: Thelma McPherson, Clerk City of Casselberry 95 Triplet Lake Drive Casselberry, FL 32707 For LAKE MARY: Carol Foster, Clerk City of Lake Mary Post Office Box 725 Lake Mary, FL 32746 For LONGWOOD: Sarah M. Mirus, Clerk City of Longwood 115 West Warren Avenue Longwood, FL 32750 For OVIEDO: Barbara Barbour, Clerk City of Oviedo Post Office Box 159 Oviedo, Fl 32765 For SANFORD: Janet R. Dougherty, Clerk City of Sanford Post Office Box 1778 Sanford, FL 32772 -1778 For WINTER SPRINGS: City of Winter Springs Andrea Lorenzo - Luaces, Clerk 1126 East State Road 434 Winter Springs, FL 32708 Any of the parties may change, by written notice as provided herein, the addresses or persons for receipt of notices. SECTION 5. PUBLIC RECORDS LAW. The parties acknowledge their obligations pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, to release public records created in accordance with this Agreement to members of the public upon request. SECTION 6. COUNTERPARTS AND HEADINGS. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously and in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. The headings herein set out are for convenience and reference only and shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to this Agreement have caused their names to be affixed hereto by the proper officers thereof. 5 ATTEST: Cle o the Board of C linty Commissioners of Seminole county Florida. For the use and reliance Of Seminole County only. Approved as to form and legal sufficiency. County Attorney ATTEST: Patsy Wainright, Clerk ATTEST: Thelma McPherson, Clerk ATTEST: Carol Foster, Clerk ATTEST: Sarah M. Mirus, Clerk 0 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SEMIN97 COUNTY, FLORI A BY: CARLTON D. HENLEY, ChaXrman Date: /Z - a % -" -7 As authorized for execution by the Board of County Commissioners in their 2006, regular meeting. CITY OF ALTAMONTE SPRINGS By: Russel E. Hauck, Mayor CITY OF CASSELBERRY By: Bob Goff, Mayor CITY OF LAKE MARY By: Thomas C. Greene, Mayor CITY OF LONGWOOD By: John C. Maingot, Mayor ATTEST: BARBARA Barbour, Clerk ATTEST: Janet R. Dougherty, Clerk ATTEST: n r aE a Lorenzo - Luaces, Clerk SED /sb 9/8/06 Attachment: Addendum P:\ USERS \SDIETRICH \AGREEMENT \MOSQUITOCONTROL. DOC u CITY OF OVIEDO By: Thomas G. Walters, Mayor CITY OF SANFORD By: Linda Kuhn, Mayor CITY OF WINTr,R SPRINGS By: _ n E'. Bush, Mayor AD�DuM Mosquito Control Program Description: As recommended by the Joint City /County Advisory Committee, and endorsed by all of the municipalities and the BCC, a science -based countywide integrated mosquito control program has been developed. It has been proposed to be implemented over a three year period. The proposed implementation schedule is as follows: r Year 1 (FY06 /07): • Hire Manager and senior staff assistant positions (2 positions). o Division Manager or Principal Engineer (PB8) level position recommended, due to Florida DACS Bureau of Entomology and Pest Control, Mosquito Control Laws requires a "Director" have a four year degree in science or engineering and at least two years of work experience in mosquito control, in order to have "state certified" program, eligible for annual state reimbursement. Continue to use existing contracted program, while developing in -house program. o Existing contract expires June 2007. Extension or other contract action needed over three year implementation. • Cities will continue separate programs, but begin coordination with Manager. • Develop implementation plan. • Purchase of one vehicle and office equipment. • Develop Advisory Board (as outlined by Joint City /County Advisory�Committee . and BCC) Year 2 (FY07 /08) • Hire technical staff (3 positions) o Customer Service Specialist o Principal Coordinators (2): Scientist & GIS • Purchase capital equipment for program. • Begin implementation plan. • Continue contract spraying, but begin to phase in the in -house program activities, such as larvicide, trapping, and educational programs. • Cities continue to individual spray programs but begin integration of other activities (listed previously). • Initiate Advisory Committee. Year 3 (FY08 /09) • Hire field staff (7 positions) 0 1 Senior Team Leader (Field Supervisor PB6) 0 2 Senior Technicians (PB5) 0 2 Technicians (PB4) 0 2 Associate Technicians (PB3) • Continue limited contract for spraying only through June 2009, but discontinue use of spaying services once sufficient number of field staff are hired and/or trained. o Fully implement countywide program. o Discontinue separate city programs. F T B 0d� SEA41NOZE COUNTY FLORIDA'S NAT11RA1 CHOICE 0 Seminole County Mosquito Control Disease Response Plan ,�o Contro�p PQ` Prevention and control of arboviral diseases is accomplished most effectively through a comprehensive, integrated mosquito management program using sound Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles. When the Seminole County Mosquito Control Program receives notification from the Seminole County branch of the Florida Department of Health (CDH) regarding a suspected arbovirus case (such as Dengue, Malaria, Chikungunya, Zika, West Nile, Eastern Equine, Highlands J, and St. Louis), the Seminole County Mosquito Control Program will provide the appropriate level of response listed below in accordance with provisions of Chapter 388, Florida Statutes: Response Level 1: No significant mosquito or disease activity: • Review and maintain basic surveillance activities as appropriate for season • Review and update response plans • Review and update community outreach and public education programs as necessary • Perform surveillance and avian data analysis reviewing locations and trends • Maintain source reduction projects • Conduct insecticide resistance management in target vector populations Response Level 2: Biting adult mosquitoes (vector species) active and epizootic activity expected based on onset of transmission in prior years or limited or sporadic epizootic activity detected in sentinel flocks: Response as above plus: • Communication with respective agency listed in Standard Operating Procedure • Conduct standard IPM activities to reduce vector mosquito abundance • Direct sporadic adult mosquito control to areas at risk • Conduct enhanced surveillance Response Level 3: Sustained transmission activity in sentinel flocks or suspect /confirmed human cases reported: Response as above plus: Increase in targeted surveillance activities • Intensify and expand adult mosquito control, including repetitive treatments in risk area/cases • Provide public information focused on personal protection and source reduction (CDH) Response Level 4: Human cases acquired locally: Response as above plus: • Increase public alerts specific to the current situation (CDH) • Emphasize urgency of personal protection, including use of repellents, through community leaders and media • Increase surveillance activities • Increase adult mosquito control and include, but not limited to, individual parcel barrier treatments • Advise CDH on justification for elevated disease - prevention efforts i.e. cancelling outdoor events, closing campgrounds, etc. • Request State and Federal support for mosquito control operations as needed Response Level 5: Outbreak in progress - Conditions favor continued transmission to humans or multiple confirmed human cases: Response as above plus: Intensify and expand aggressive adult mosquito control, including nightly treatments in risk area Coordination of response efforts between participating agencies such as Counties, Cities, CDH, FDACS, and FDOH 11MINO1E COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM 200 West County Home Rd. • Sanford, FL 32773 -6715 • Phone: (407) 665 -5542 • Fax: (407) 665 -5600 • www.seminolecountyfl.gov /pw /mosquito Controlpro �/, Standard Operating Procedure SEMINOLE COUNTY (SOP) FLORIDA'S NATURAL CHOICE • Approximate one mile radius surrounding the street of resident is determined and a map is created for the team. Pesticide use, surveillance, and field logistics is discussed with Mosquito Control Program Director. o Field Supervisor assigns Mosquito Control Technicians to the one mile radius for intensive door -to -door inspections, treatment with larvicides for breeding sites, source reduction (which involves the emptying of any containers and other items holding water), and disbursement of Mosquito Control flyer /door hangers (English and Spanish versions are both available). o Field Supervisor directs Mosquito Control Technician II on implementing ground surveillance including collection of mosquito trap data within the one mile radius. Historical surveillance data and work orders are evaluated within the radius. o Field Supervisor determines fogging zone and creates fogging map for adulticide spray missions within one -half mile radius, highlighting all streets to be included, weather permitting, for up to 2 weeks including weekends and holidays. Adulticide missions are unable to be conducted in weather conditions such as winds over lOmph, rain, fog, or climate that is 50 degrees or less. Mosquito Control Technician II sends out Reverse 911 notification to all residents registered within the fogging zone. This notification includes the `Do Not Spray' residents who will be fogged because the mission is disease related. o Random address (for HIPAA) is entered into Mosquito Control's asset management system by Mosquito Control Program Coordinator with the information provided by the CDH such as if suspected case is thought to be IMPORTED or LOCALLY acquired. If IMPORTED, the country where resident traveled, date for onset of symptoms, date of travel, etc. are noted. • Mosquito Control Program Director coordinates with CDH, or other State Agencies depending on response level, on field operations and discusses potential events or establishments that may be affected (outdoor events, schools, etc.). CDH contacts schools within radius if applicable. If patient has been outdoors during infection period, Mosquito Control Program will treat areas visited by the patient (i.e. Malaria case where patient played soccer at several parks). This level of information is only obtained through patient interview process conducted by CDH and relayed to Mosquito Control Program. Mosquito Control Program Director coordinates with CDH and County Office of Emergency Management. If suspect case falls within city limits, the city's Mosquito Technical Committee member would be contacted (list of city technical members is below and available on our website). Email is also distributed to county Public Works Director and Watershed Management Division Manager. Altamonte Springs — Mike Insley Casselberry — Steve Spencer Lake Mary — Dave Dovan Longwood — Warren Wahl Oviedo — Chris Wenner Sanford — Joseph McCloud Winter Springs — Zynka Perez • Mosquito Control personnel meets daily with Field Supervisor for discussion on field observations and mosquito trap data. Field Supervisor relays findings /information to Mosquito Control Program Director for sharing with Watershed Management Division Manager and Public Works Director and involved agencies depending on response level. • CDH notifies Mosquito Control Program once they have either confirmed or ruled out the disease case (this can take several weeks). • Mosquito Disease spreadsheet is updated by Mosquito Control Program Coordinator. Disease activity is separated by year /disease for both human cases and sentinel chicken locations. Spreadsheet (MC DISEASES.xlsx) is kept at U:AMosquitoControlProgram\MC Diseases. Disease totals are checked against the FL Arbovirus Surveillance Report released weekly by the Department of Health for accuracy (link available on our website). • Mosquito Control Program Director discusses field operations related to cases with other Mosquito Control Programs, agencies, and with the Mosquito Control Technical Committee at next meeting. 9EMINO1E COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM 200 West County Home Rd. • Sanford, FL 32773 -6715 • Phone: (407) 665 -5542 • Fax: (407) 665 -5600 • www.seminolecountyf.gov /pw /mosquito EXHIBIT C SIA41NOZE COUNTY 1- LORIDA'S NATURAL CHOKE 6L_ Eliminate Mosquito Breeding Area Around Your Home The Seminole County Mosquito Control Program is asking for your help to prevent the following diseases transmitted by mosquitoes: Zika Virus (2016) * Chikungunya (2013) * Dengue Fever * West Nile Virus * Eastern Equine Encephalitis You can help by eliminating standing water from any containers, and by protecting yourself and your family from mosquito bites. See below for more information. Help Prevent Mosquito Diseases Drain and Cover DRAIN standing water from any container where sprinkler or rainwater has collected. See the picture below to find places where water may collect around the outside of your home. COVER your bare skin and clothing with repellent if you must be outside when mosquitoes are most active during the hours of dusk and dawn. Several disease - carrying mosquitoes are daytime biters and usually do not fly far from the containers where they spend their immature life stages. Wear shoes, socks, long pants, and long sleeves. Always use repellents according to the label. Repellents with DEET, Picaridin, (ail of T.emon Eucalyptus, and TR3535 are effective. Use mosquito netting to protect children younger than 2 months. Using repellents that are combined with sunscreen is not recommended. Apply sunscreen first, then apply repellent to make sure that each product works as intended. otontro /pro I! 1 / Aedes F— aejdiseases ti ` res vir Mosquito racts & Biology Did you know that mosquitoes must have water to develop, that only female mosquitoes bite (take a blood meal), and can live for several weeks and lay hundreds of eggs? Check out the mosquito life cycle below to learn more about these insects. 1. Eggs are laid on water, on the side of containers, or on moist soil that may flood. 2. Larvae hatch from the eggs and live, feed, and grow in the water. 3. Larvae become The Mosquito Life Cycle pupae, then after 2 or 3 days adult mosquitoes emerge from the pupae. 4. Adult female mosquitoes fly off in search of a blood meal, lay eggs a few days later, and then the cycle begins again. SENINKE CUUNTY NUSQUITU CUNTRUL PROGRAM 200 West County Home Rd. • Sanford, FL 32773 -6715 • Phone: (407) 665 -5542 • Fax: (407) 665 -5600 • www.seminolecountyfl.gov /pw /mosquito