The goal of this effort is to prevent the occurence of West Nile virus in our community this year. Our first and most important objective is to eliminate and prevent mosquito breeding habitats. The particular species of mosquitoes that may transmit West Nile prefer to breed in artifical containers with stagnant water. Culex pipiens, and the single greatest source of these disease carriers in the United States is old tires. Critical to the success of this campaign to protect our county's health is the awareness and involvement of all our residents to ensure that we minimize the number of places where mosquitoes can breed.
Businesses play a role too.
Under proper weather conditions, mosquitoes can breed in four to five days. Tires and other open containers should not be left outside uncovered, where they can accumulate water in which mosquitoes can breed. Your business can help to protect yourself, family, friends, neighborhood and communtiy in a number of important ways. If tires must be stored outdoors, cover them with a tarp, plywood, or other covering to prevent water from accumulating inside tires. Dispose of old tires Holes can be drilled in the bottom side of old tires to allow water to drain.