HEALTH DEPARTMENT REMINDS RESIDENTS TO DRAIN AND COVER TO PROTECT FROM MOSQUITO-BORNE ILLNESS

HEALTH DEPARTMENT REMINDS RESIDENTS TO DRAIN AND COVER TO PROTECT FROM MOSQUITO-BORNE ILLNESS

(Monroe County, Fla)—The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County reminds residents and visitors that it is important to “Drain and Cover” to prevent mosquitos from breeding and biting. The Department encourages everyone to take simple precautions to protect themselves and their neighbors from mosquito-borne illnesses.

“While there is currently no active, ongoing transmission of mosquito-borne illness in Monroe County, residents and travelers should always take precautions to protect against mosquito bites,” said Alison Jean, RN and Epidemiologist for the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County. 

To protect against mosquitoes, the Department urges the public to take basic precautions to help limit exposure.  These measures include intact windows and screens and the use of air conditioning, keeping the area around your residence free from containers that collect water, wearing protective clothing, appropriate use of insect repellents after applying sunscreen, and spraying out bromeliads and croton plants on a regular basis.  The Department also reminds all residents to drain all standing water at least once per week and designate individuals to share this key responsibility within the business or household.

The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District reminds you that their inspectors are available and ready to help rid your property of existing mosquitoes as well as assist you with mosquito prevention assistance during the rainy season ahead. Please call them at 305-292-7190 or go to www.keysmosquito.org to make a service request.

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