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Mosquitoes are the deadliest creatures on the planet. They can spread diseases, which can be devastating for human & animal health. make a difference in your community and #TipTossProtect #MosquitoWeek 🦟🚫 #VectorControl

After record amounts of rain, it’s important to dump and drain all standing water. #tipNtoss #MosquitoWeek

@CuratedTV We'll check this spot! Thanks!

@CuratedTV @CityofSanMateo Hi Mina! If we find larvae in the water, we will treat it. If we don't find larvae, we'll keep it on our list of sources that we regularly check for larvae. Thanks!

@CuratedTV @CityofSanMateo Thanks for keeping an eye out for potential mosquito breeding sources! We'll be checking it!

"The @CDCgov recently awarded a new 5-year, $10 million grant for @ucdavis @PacVecCenter to continue its work with six other research universities in research, training, and outreach on vectors." ucdavis.edu/health/news/uc…

Our very own Angie Nakano will be giving a short talk about a mysterious case of bites at @calacademy Women in Science @CASNightLife this week!

Ticks are out – avoid their bites! Visit smcmvcd.org/ticks to learn how to avoid, thoroughly check for, and properly remove ticks. Tick video at: youtube.com/watch?v=gxUYbi…

Are you noticing small dark, ant-like insects?🐜🐜 Those are subterranean termites, which often emerge right after the season's first rains. Termites can be destructive to homes, but not every termite sighting means you have an infestation. More info: smcmvcd.org/termites

There are several precautions you can take to prevent attracting rodents to your home and from an infestation forming. For more prevention recommendations, visit linktr.ee/SCCVCD.

We are adapting/testing a right-hand drive Firefly ESV (essential services vehicle) from ev Transportation Services Inc to conduct storm drain treatments. We're modifying now to be ready for 2022! #fightthebite #mosquitoes Learn more at: smcmvcd.org/electric-right… @FireflyESV

¿Ha visto esta plaga? Las cucarachas de Turkestán se encuentran normalmente en el exterior. Si los ve, ¡elimínelos con IPM!

Did you know 1 #Mosquito bite can cause #WestNile virus, which can lead to #Meningitis and even death? Remember to apply insect repellent after putting on sunscreen to keep you and your loved ones safe.

#NoWaterNoMosquitoes 🦟 When helping out our furry friends or giving items out for free on your curb, remember that they can become breeding sources if left out after 7 days. Help yourself and your neighborhood: keep it clean & clear or mosquitoes will appear…

Protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites! Use an effective, EPA-registered mosquito repellent. Some options include: -DEET -Picaridin -Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus -IR3535 Be sure to follow the directions on the label. Learn more at: cdph.ca.gov/.../Pages/Mosq…

If you have a wading pool for children or pets, please empty every 3-5 days. Murky water like this is a magnet for mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus and Dog Heartworm. So help your family and pets and empty wading pools often. (Image credit: The Record) #kerncounty #westnile

#Mosquitoes find hosts by sight (through movement), by detecting infrared radiation emitted by warm bodies and by chemical signals (mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide + lactic acid, among other chemicals). #FIGHTtheBITE

Did you know 1 #Mosquito bite can cause #WestNile virus, which can lead to #Meningitis and even death? Remember to apply insect repellent after putting on sunscreen to keep you and your loved ones safe.

This trail looks harmless enough, right? Wrong! The overgrown vegetation is perfect habitat for ticks. If you look close enough you might see one on a tip of the grass. Stay tick safe-Avoid trails with overgrown vegetation, wear repellent & check yourself for ticks.

Did you know #InsectRepellent is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself from #Mosquito bites? Apply any repellent containing one of these 4 ingredients with at least 15% of: → #DEET → #Picaridin → #IR3535 → #OilOfLemonEucalyptus #NationalMosquitoWeek