An invasive mosquito has been found in Moab. Learn more about the ways we can reduce the spread.
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Adult mosquito ULV spraying notifications and other important announcements.
THE WORKS
Dedicated to suppressing mosquito populations and promoting public health and educational information in the Moab area.
AN INVASIVE MOSQUITO HAS BEEN FOUND IN MOAB
Mosquito control crews will be inspecting, trapping, and treating in the area.
WHAT KIND OF MOSQUITO IS THIS?
Aedes aegypti • urban container mosquito
PREVENTION
Breeding source reduction can be done by removing backyard clutter, trimming overgrown foliage, and draining standing water.
Due to the biology and behavior of this mosquito, pesticide applications such as truck fogging may be used BUT THE BEST WAY of combating the Aedes aegypti mosquito is to eliminate backyard breeding sources.
Do you have these items in your yard?
Bird Baths
Potted Plants
Rain Barrels
Toys
Pet Bowls
Wheelbarrow Soda Cans
Tires
Buckets
The eggs last for long periods of time once they are laid on backyard clutter near water sources and will hatch when water is reintroduced to that site. During the hot summer months, eggs may hatch and reach adulthood in as little as 4-5 days.
If you are looking for ways to actively prevent mosquitoes in your yard, we have some fun and helpful resources for you.
We are also very transparent in what we are doing to prevent them on a grander scale as well. From surveillance to physical control and monitoring we work hard to learn more about mosquito populations and how they affect public health.
RESOURCES
With some key strategies in place, we can all eliminate the spread of these virus hosting pests.
