Pinellas County shares mosquito prevention tips

Pinellas County shares mosquito prevention tips

Pinellas County Mosquito Media Day this year emphasized container breeding and how best to prepare for the upcoming rainy season. Yes, we are in the middle of a severe drought, but the late-spring rains aren't far off!

The best way for residents to prevent mosquito bites is to follow the 3 Ds:

Dress in light-colored, long-sleeved clothing with closed-toed shoes.

Defend using an insect repellent with a CDC-recommended ingredient such as DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus.

Dump or cover standing water, which can include debris from recent storm events holding water.

Residents are encouraged to use screens on open windows and doors to prevent mosquitoes from entering their home. Visit https://pinellas.gov/mosquito-control/ for additional resources.

The annual event highlighted Pinellas County's longstanding partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County to monitor cases of mosquito-borne illness and respond with mosquito treatment to reduce the risk of the illness spreading in our county. If you believe you have a mosquito-borne illness, please call DOH-Pinellas immediately at (727) 824-6932.

Pinellas County Mosquito Control provides mosquito treatment and prevention services to the entire county, including all 24 municipalities. To request service, call (727) 464-7503 or submit a request via See, Click, Fix.