Are you itching for answers to the pesky mosquitoes starting to make their presence known? In this two-part episode, we explore the mosquitoes of Florida, covering everything from mosquito biology, types of mosquitoes, mosquito surveillance and control, and ways you can yourself from these important, but sometimes pesky insects. Mosquito season in Florida coincides with rainy season, May-October. We hope by making this available now, you can prepare yourself and your family for the buzz that lies ahead.
New Episode from Naturally Florida
Naturally Florida (a podcast about Florida’s natural areas and the wild things that live here) recently released a new episode about mosquitoes!
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Learn More:
- UF/IFAS Document about mosquito repellents (Table of effectiveness at end): https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/IN419
- Mosquitoes & Their Control: Integrated Pest Management for Mosquito Reduction Around Homes and Neighborhoods – https://www.floridahealth.gov/%5C/diseases-and-conditions/mosquito-borne-diseases/_documents/fl-resident-guide-to-mosquito-control-ifas.pdf
- Mosquito Control Programs – Mosquito Control Programs / Mosquito Control / Business Services / Home – Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (fdacs.gov)
- Mosquito-Borne Disease Surveillance – Mosquito-Borne Disease Surveillance | Florida Department of Health (floridahealth.gov)
How You Can Help:
- Follow the 3-D’s: Dump standing water; Dress in loose, light-colored, long sleeves and pants; Defend using a CED recommended repellent.
- Reach out to your local Mosquito Control District if you’re still having issues with mosquitoes despite efforts to control them around your home: Mosquito Control Programs / Mosquito Control / Business Services / Home – Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (fdacs.gov)
- Share this episode or information from this episode with family, friends and colleagues.
Sources for this Episode:
- Mosquitoes – https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topics/mosquitoes
- FDACS Public Health Applicator’s Manual –https://ccmedia.fdacs.gov/content/download/109002/file/Public-Health-Manual-2023.pdf
- Division of Vector-Borne Diseases – https://www.cdc.gov/ncezid/dvbd/index.html
Special thanks to Alissa Berro, Section Manager, Public Works, Pinellas County for assistance in the script writing of this episode.
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