Public education is an important part of a mosquito control program. Mosquito control professionals can only do so much, and this is why they rely on a well-educated public in order to have a successful mosquito control program. Educating the public allows citizens to:
1. Be a part of the mosquito control effort
2. Understand the mosquito control program
1. Be a part of the mosquito control effort:
Mosquito control professionals create a partnership with local governments, schools, churches, and other entities to educate the public on mosquito biology. The more the citizens know, the more information the citizens can provide their mosquito control departments or contractors to help identify active mosquito population areas. Teams can be dispatched to perform surveillance or treatments as needed.
Also, there are many activities the public or homeowners can do on their own to reduce mosquito populations on their property. Actions that can help limit mosquito breeding on private property can include:
- Dump standing water
- Eliminate areas that may collect standing water
- Aerate or circulate areas of stagnant water where possible