Tiger mosquitoes are getting close to Monrovia. Early tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 18), the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District will be spraying neighborhoods (dark blue on this map) just south of Mayflower Village, below Live Oak where Myrtle turns into Peck Road). Spraying will be from 1-3 a.m. from a truck, which is targeting immature mosquitoes in hidden standing water sources. The EPA has determined the chemicals are "non-toxic with no or minimal potential risk to people and other animals."
What they look like: The Asian tiger mosquito can be identified by its unique size, color, and feeding habits. The mosquito is approximately 1⁄4 inch long and has distinctive black and white stripes across its body and legs. This is an aggressive day-time biting mosquito that can transmit the viruses that cause dengue, chikungunya, and encephalitis.
What to do: If you see any small, black and white mosquitoes or if you are being bitten by mosquitoes during the day, call SGVMVCD at 626-814-9466.
Keep them from breeding:
- Search for and discard any containers, cans, buckets, old tires, and trash around the home. Store items in a covered area or indoors to prevent water from accumulating.
- Drill drain-holes in tubs, containers, trash cans, and tire swings that must be kept outdoors.
- Look closely under all bushes and behind walls for trash, plastic bags, tarps or children's toys that may collect water. Discard or store them indoors.
- Store recyclables inside covered trashcans or sealed plastic bagsRemove any water saucers from beneath potted plants and drill drain holes in all decorative flower pots.
- Do not store water in uncovered buckets or rain barrels. Ensure rain barrels are completely sealed to prevent mosquitoes from entering.
- Empty bird baths and small fountains completely or clean them thoroughly every 3 days. Request FREE mosquitofish for ponds or larger fountains.
- Clean out rain gutters and lawn drains to ensure water does not collect.
- Water plants at the soil level. Water that collects in the leaves and axils of plants will breed mosquitoes.
- Spread the word! Talk to your neighbors about preventing mosquitoes from breeding
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- Brad Haugaard
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