Mosquitoes Suck! Together We Fight!
Beyond being annoying, mosquitoes can spread diseases such as West Nile Virus, Dengue, Malaria, Chikungunya, St. Louis Encephalitis and Zika.
Mosquitoes can easily fly over fences and across property lines from one house to another throughout Orange County to spread sickness and disease. So taking care of standing water on your own property just isn't enough. Please help spread the word to your friends, neighbors and coworkers to dump and drain standing water wherever they might find it because it takes all of us — united — to defeat the mosquito scourge. Together we fight!
Here are some ways to eliminate mosquito breeding sources on your property:
- Dump and drain any containers filled with water at least once a week.
- Clean and scrub bird baths and pet water bowls weekly.
- Dump water from potted plant saucers.
- Don't transport or share plant stems rooted in water.
- Drill a hole or puncture containers to eliminate standing water.
- Use our mosquito source checklist.
- Go here for more do-it-yourself mosquito issue solutions.
Prevent mosquito bites:
- Apply mosquito repellent containing DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus to exposed skin before going outdoors.
- Close all unscreened doors and windows to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home or space; repair broken or damaged screens.
- Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and opt for lighter colored clothing.
Want to do more? Here are other ways you can FIGHT BACK against mosquitoes:
