Recent Rains and Standing Water Increase Mosquito Population
Recent scattered thundershowers is the first significant rainfall Coos County has seen in weeks and makes it essential for residents to find and empty containers now holding standing water to help slow down the mosquito population. Rain gutters should be emptied of debris that will keep water from draining. Containers used to water animals and bird baths should be completely emptied and refilled twice weekly.
With ponding water from the thundershowers followed by a warm weather forecast, Coos Health & Wellness warns residents the mosquito population will likely explode before September 1st. Even though there is no known case of West Nile Virus or similar arbovirus originating in the county, Coos Health & Wellness encourages “you” to stay protected.
Wear long pants and a long-sleeved shirt when working or playing outdoors, and use a 10-35% DEET insect repellant according to label instructions.
CDC.gov and many local vector control agencies provide additional information about mosquito protection.