Sat. Dec 21st, 2024

Rain creates an opportunity for mosquitoes to thrive and breed in standing water. More rainfall generates more pools of water, which increases the number of mosquitoes. Just one small bottle cap of water can result in hundreds of mosquitos.

In order to prevent mosquito breeding, we ask everyone in the community to help in the fight against mosquitoes by eliminating their favorite places to breed and lay eggs. Please check your yard on a regular basis and remove any temporary pools of water.

The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District offers the following tips to prevent mosquito breeding:

• Dump and drain any containers filled with water at least once a week.
• Clean and scrub bird baths and pet water bowls weekly.
• Dump water from potted plant saucers, cans, old tires, jars, buckets, barrels, tubs and tarps covering outdoor equipment.
• Do not transport or share plant stems rooted in water.
• Drill a hole or puncture containers to eliminate standing water.
• Do-it-yourself solutions for mosquito issues: www.ocvector.org/do-it-yourself-solutions-for-mosquito-issues

For additional information on mosquito prevention, visit https://ocvector.specialdistrict.org/where-to-look-and-what-to-do

The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District has suspended all in-person consultations and property inspection appointments until further notice. However, residents can still submit a tip for out-of-service pools, ponds and large breeding sources here: www.ocvector.org/submit-a-tip

Elimine el Agua Estancada para Prevenir los Mosquitos

La lluvia crea una oportunidad para que los mosquitos prosperen y se reproduzcan en agua estancada. Más lluvia genera más charcos de agua estancada, lo que aumenta la cantidad de mosquitos. Con solo la cantidad de agua que cabe en la tapa de una botella de agua se pueden crear cientos de mosquitos.

Para evitar la cría de mosquitos, le pedimos que por favor revise los alrededores de su casa y elimine cualquier agua estancada.

El Distrito para el Control de los Mosquitos y Vectores del Condado de Orange (Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District) ofrece los siguientes consejos para prevenir la cría de mosquitos:
• Vacíe recipientes llenos de agua al menos una vez por semana.
• Limpie y friegue los baños de aves y el tazón de agua para mascotas semanalmente.
• Vacíe el agua de los platillos de plantas en macetas, llantas viejas, frascos, barriles, tinas, lonas que cubren equipos de exterior y cualquier otra cosa en donde se estanca el agua.
• No transporte ni comparta tallos de plantas enraizados en agua.
• Perfore un agujero o perfore los contenedores para eliminar el agua estancada.
• Soluciones de bricolaje para problemas de mosquitos: www.ocvector.org/do-it-yourself-solutions-for-mosquito-issues

Para obtener información adicional sobre la prevención de mosquitos, visite https://ocvector.specialdistrict.org/where-to-look-and-what-to-do

El Distrito para el Control de los Mosquitos y Vectores del Condado de Orange ha suspendido todas las consultas en persona y las citas de inspección de propiedades hasta nuevo aviso. Sin embargo, los residentes aún pueden enviar un consejo anónimo de piscinas que están fuera de servicio y estanques por medio del siguiente enlace: www.ocvector.org/submit-a-tip.

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Art Pedroza Editor
Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

By Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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