(606) 298-7752
136 Rockcastle Road, Inez, KY 41224
Mosquito Control
Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance; they are carriers of serious diseases such as West Nile Virus, Zika Virus, and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. The Martin County Health Department is committed to protecting our community through effective mosquito control measures.
Our Approach to Mosquito Control:
1. Surveillance and Monitoring: We regularly monitor mosquito populations to identify breeding sites and areas with high mosquito activity. This helps us target our control efforts more effectively.
2. Larviciding: By targeting mosquitoes in their larval stage, we can prevent them from maturing into biting adults. Our team applies environmentally safe larvicides to standing water sources such as ponds, ditches, and other stagnant water areas where mosquitoes breed.
3. Adulticiding: In areas with high mosquito activity, we use adulticides to reduce the adult mosquito population. This involves ground or aerial spraying with insecticides that are safe for humans and pets but effective against mosquitoes.
4. Public Education: Educating the community is a key component of our mosquito control program. We provide residents with information on how to eliminate breeding sites around their homes, such as emptying standing water from flowerpots, gutters, and bird baths, and maintaining swimming pools.
5. Community Involvement: We encourage community involvement in mosquito control efforts. Residents can help by reporting mosquito problems and participating in local clean-up efforts to reduce mosquito breeding habitats.
Prevention Tips for Residents:
- Eliminate Standing Water: Regularly inspect your property for standing water and eliminate it.
- Use Repellents: Apply mosquito repellent when outdoors, especially during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.
- Install Screens: Ensure that window and door screens are intact to keep mosquitoes out of your home.
- Wear Protective Clothing: Wear long sleeves and pants when mosquitoes are active.
The Martin County Health Department is dedicated to reducing the mosquito population and minimizing the health risks they pose. Through our comprehensive mosquito control program, we aim to create a safer, healthier environment for all residents.
