Help Control Mosquito Growth
August 22, 2023: As a result of extra warm weather combined with long-standing water annoying mosquitoes are currently thriving around Coos County. In particular, Coos Health & Wellness has received multiple reports from Eastside and around the City of Coquille and warns that the adult mosquitoes we are seeing now will be around for weeks.
It is important for every resident and property owner to take reasonable action to prevent more mosquitoes from developing into biting adults. Take the time to empty any standing water in containers in your yard. Make a difference today and empty standing water from toys, flower pots, wading pools, buckets, and rain gutters. Change the water in the bird bath and your pet’s water dish twice a week. You can also politely ask your neighbors to get rid of their standing water.
Plan your outdoor activities to minimize the aggravating nuisance. Remember mosquitoes tend to be most aggressive near dawn and dusk; Wear a long sleeve shirt and long pants; Use 10-35% DEET containing insect repellent according to directions; and Make sure you have good screens on your doors and windows.
Go to cdc.gov to learn more about protection from mosquitoes.
Remove Standing Water Where Mosquitoes Lay Eggs
- Once a week, empty and scrub, turn over, cover, or throw out any items that hold water like tires, buckets, planters, toys, pools, birdbaths, flowerpot saucers, or trash containers. Mosquitoes lay eggs near water.
- Tightly cover water storage containers (buckets, cisterns, rain barrels) so mosquitoes cannot get inside to lay eggs.
- For containers without lids, use wire mesh with holes smaller than an adult mosquito.
Fill tree holes to prevent them from filling with water. - If you have a septic tank, repair cracks or gaps. Cover open vents or plumbing pipes. Use wire mesh with holes smaller than an adult mosquito.