The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - July 4, 2012
Levy County Issues
Mosquito Alert out and we all need to
With all the recent rain, mosquitoes are going to be hatching
remember a few tips to avoid being bitten.
The five D’s are:
Dusk & Dawn are when mosquitoes are most active so you should avoid being
outside at those times. And if you must be outdoors then--
Dress so your skin is covered with clothing. Wear shoes, socks, long pants, and a
long sleeved shirt.
Drain any empty containers and stagnant water so mosquito wrigglers can’t grow
up to become biters.
Deet mosquito repellant is best to protect bare skin and clothing. It is important
to remember that DEET in not recommended for children younger than two months old.
Instead, avoid exposing your baby to mosquitoes.
Levy County is the home for 40 known species of mosquitoes. They are as different
in their feeding and breeding habits as humans are different in their lifestyles.
All mosquitoes must have water to develop. Most prefer slow-moving or stagnant
water in which to lay their eggs. One tablespoon of water will breed over 200 mosquitoes.
During warm weather, mosquitoes can complete their life cycle in four days.
While there are dozens of mosquito control devices on the market today, the most
effective method is to destroy mosquito breeding places. This means getting rid of any
There was a 9-11 call Monday morning at 8:25 AM for a roll over wreck just south
standing water conditions around your home.
of the Inglis Town limits on U.S. Hwy 19. Ricky Pasco and his mother (name not available at
Practice good “mosquito hygiene” around your home.
press time) from Panama City Beach Florida were headed south on Hwy 19 going to Tampa.
• Check clogged gutters and flat roofs that may have poor drainage.
The mother was driving the GMC SUV which went off the west side of the road and ended up
• Remove standing water in old tires, buckets, drums, toys, or other containers
in the median after rolling over. The mother was taken to Shands by Aero Med from Tampa
• Cover barrels and trash containers tightly with a lid or 16-mesh screen
and reports back via the paramedics on scene said she was stable with a possible broke arm
• Empty plastic wading pools at least once a week. Store them indoors when not
at that time.
using.
IPD Officer Shannon Goodman handled the call along with Levy Paramedics and the Inglis Fire
• Change the water in bird baths, pet’s water bowls and plant pots or drip trays at
Rescue. This was the first time the helicopter did an evacuation in the field north of the Food
least once each week.
Ranch parking lot since the new Family Dollar is built where the helicopters have landed for
• Store boats covered or upside down.
emergency transport for many years. The paramedics said the new landing area worked out
• Level the ground around your home so water can run off.
fine. Newscaster/Sally Price Photo
• Fill in holes or depressions near your home that collect water.
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• Fill in tree holes and hollow stumps that hold water with sand or mortar.
• Stock your ornamental water garden with mosquito eating fish (e.g., minnows,
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• Repair screening on windows, doors, porches and patios.
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For more information call Levy County Mosquito Control at 352-486-5127.
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