UPDATES

04-13-2012-- Mosquito-like insects, commonly known as Midges, are emerging from lakes in certain areas of the district.  These insects do not bite, but they do land on nearby homes and cluster around lights.  Their presence is an annoyance not a health threat.  Efforts to control Midges with mosquito sprays are ineffective.  The easiest solution is to wash the insects off the walls and install non-attractive bug lights at door entry ways.  For homeowner control see University of Florida Publication at:

edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ig092

01-06-2012-- Mosquito populations surged (see population graph) in southern Palm Coast following an unusually heavy rainfall December 12^th (6-7 inches). Evening temperatures are such that spraying is ineffective, although we are making an effort when temperatures are above 55 degrees. We are unable to spray during the day because of traffic and other enviromental factors. At this time of year, protection should be behavioral: avoid being out during active periods, wear light colored long pants and shirts, and supplement with repellants. The population has already been reduced by two succesive cold mornings, and some area spraying, but during warm days we are seeing a rebound. Some areas will continue to have unacceptable numbers through the weekend and into early next week.

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