1. Charlotte County Department of Environmental Services Mosquito Control 25550 Harbor View Rd, Unit 2 Port Charlotte, FL 33980 941-764-4370 fax 941-764-4399 www.charlottecountyfl.com

2. Mosquito Lifecycle

3. Mosquito Eggs Anopheles Aedes/Ochlerotatus /Psorophora Culex/Culiseta

4. Mosquito Larvae Air tube for breathing Water Surface Mouth a.k.a. “Wigglers”

5. Mosquito Pupae Water Surface Air Tubes for breathing Eye a.k.a. “Tumblers”

6. Mosquito Adults OR MaleFemale

7. Why do we need Mosquito Control??

8. BECAUSE… Mosquitoes transmit diseases to people & animals. Mosquitoes transmit diseases to people & animals. Mosquitoes are a nuisance when we are enjoying outdoor activities. Mosquitoes are a nuisance when we are enjoying outdoor activities.

9. What diseases do they transmit? St. Louis Encephalitis (SLE) St. Louis Encephalitis (SLE) West Nile Virus (WNV) West Nile Virus (WNV) Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Heartworm Heartworm Malaria Malaria Dengue Dengue Yellow Fever (YF) Yellow Fever (YF)

10. SO, what can we do to prevent mosquitoes? Source Reduction Source Reduction Larvicide Larvicide Adulticide Adulticide

11. Source Reduction Eliminate standing water around your home: Eliminate standing water around your home:

12. Larvicide Using Trucks:

13. Larvicide By Air:

14. Adulticide Surveillance CDC Light Traps Landing Rate Counts Citizens’ Complaints Sentinel Chickens

15. Adulticide Treatments: By Truck By ATV By Air

16. The End! Any questions?