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The Lee County Mosquito Control and Lee County Hyacinth Control Districts have adopted new District boundaries. To see the 7 divisions of the Districts click on map.The regular Board Meetings for the Lee County Mosquito Control District will have a new time starting October 6, 2011. The Board meets the first Thursday after the first Monday each month unless noted otherwise. Board meetings will begin at 9AM starting October 6.Adopted Budget for Oct. 2011 - Sept. 2012:2010 Annual Report:Annual Report 2010 Part 1 Annual Report 2010 Part 2 Lee County Mosquito Control District has a new Commissioner. Commissioner Sarah Larsen serves as Commissioner from Area 2. Commissioner Larsen's first official Board meeting was on December 9, 2010.Sarah is excited to work with the talented and dedicated staff of both the Lee County Mosquito and Hyacinth Control Districts and serve the residents of Lee County. Sarah is currently an Honors student at Florida Gulf Coast University, majoring in Marine Science. She founded the Estero River Conservancy, a grass-roots organization dedicated to the care of the Estero River through education, science and community involvement, and is eager to incorporate her extensive marine science background into her work as a commissioner. Sarah is very involved in the Southwest Florida community, serving as a board member for numerous organizations including: Estero Bay Agency on Bay Management, Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program Citizen Advisory Committee, Southwest Florida Watershed Council, and the League of Women Voters. She is committed to the mission of the Lee County Mosquito Control District and hopes to extend the public outreach and educational programs of the District to all of the citizens of Lee County. Sarah currently resides in Estero with her two children.
Florida Mosquito Control White PaperThe 2009 Florida Mosquito Control White Paper is in print and can be downloaded from: http://mosquito.ifas.ufl.edu/Mosquito_Control_White_Paper.htm
Tips on Repellent Use Always read label directions carefully for the approved usage before applying a repellent. In protecting children, read label instructions to be sure the repellent is appropriate. DEET is not recommended on children younger than 2 months old. Oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children less than 3 years old. Infants should be kept indoors or mosquito netting should be used over carriers when outside. Avoid applying repellents to the hands of children. Adults should apply repellent first to their own hands and then transfer it to the child's skin and clothing. Apply insect repellent to exposed skin or onto clothing, but not under clothing. Do not apply repellent to the eyes or mouth, cuts, wounds, or irritated skin. If additional protection is necessary, apply a permethrin repellent directly to clothing or gear.
Tips on Eliminating Mosquito Breeding Sites Remove water in old tires, buckets, garbage cans, and other containers where water collects. Check clogged gutters and flat roofs that may have poor drainage. Fill in holes or dips in the ground that collect water. Level the ground around your home so water can run off. Empty birdbaths, water bowls, plant pots, and wading pools once or twice a week. Store boats upside down or with a cover.
Products for HomeownersAs mosquito season approaches, homeowners often ask what they can do to help control mosquitoes around their home. For more information on mosquito control timed spray systems, ultrasonic devices, mosquito trapping devices, bug zappers, bats and purple martins go to http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN171 |
