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Discuss Mosquito Control
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MEETING DATE: September 18, 2012
DEPARTMENT: Code Compliance/Development Services
CONTACT: Lori Dees, Environmental Health Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Discuss mosquito control
ITEM SUMMARY:
· Current mosquito control options
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· This agenda item is intended to provide the latest information on the city’s ongoing Mosquito Control Program and to answer questions about West Nile Virus. Dr. Marshall, the Collin County Health Authority and Dr. Wittie, Collin County’s Chief Epidemiologist will be present to answer the City Council’s questions.
· There has been a significant increase in the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquitoes and humans in 2012 in the Metroplex. Year to date, the City has 9 confirmed human WNV cases and 16 positive mosquito pools. Results are currently pending on 11 mosquito pool samples. In 2011, the City had no confirmed WNV mosquito pools or human cases.
· Collin County Health Care Services recommends using the Five D’s to protect yourself and your family against West Nile Virus:
o Drain - Drain all areas of standing water including changing water in wading pools and bird bathes every other day, cleaning out gutters, and not allowing water to stagnate in old tires, flowerpots, trash containers, pet bowls, etc.;
o DEET - Use insect repellents that contain DEET or are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to provide protection for the amount of time you will be outdoors;
o Dress - Dress in light-colored clothing with long sleeves and pants;
o Dusk/Dawn - Limit outdoor exposure at dusk and dawn;
o Doors - Keep doors and window screens in good repair.
· The city Mosquito Control Program was created in 2004. This program utilizes an Integrated Pest Management program (IPM) to control mosquitoes, which includes:
o Education
o Prevention
o Surveillance
o Treatment
· Staff conducts property inspections to identify and minimize mosqu...
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