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1 CONTROL MOSQUITOES TIP n TOSS Mosquitoes breed in standing water. To reduce the mosquito population around your home and property, eliminate all standing water and debris Pool cover that collects water, Birdbath (change water weekly) Any toy, garden equipment, Flat roof with Clogged rain gutter neglected swimming pool and garden pond or container that standing water (home and street) or child s wading pool (stock with fish) can hold water ILLUSTRATIONS ADAPTED FOR USE WITH PERMISSION FROM THE S.C. DHEC Trash and old tires; Drill drain Tree rot hole, hollow stump Repair missing, damaged, or Uncovered boat or boat cover Leaky faucet (repair) or pet holes in bottom of tire swings or rain puddle improperly installed screens that collects water bowl (change water daily)

2 MOSQUITO Control Advice eggs larva pupa adult mosquito LOCAL SITES WHERE MOSQUITOES BREED All mosquitoes need standing water to begin their life cycle. Locate all sites that hold water. Drain, Fill, or Get Rid of Areas that Hold Water Containers that hold water Swimming Pools maintain with proper chemicals, cover or drain if not in use Plastic sheeting or tarps used to cover yard items pull tight so water won t pool Shallow edges of ponds clear of plants and weeds Clogged ditches and pipes clean out leaves, dirt, and debris so water flows freely Low places, tire ruts or puddles fill with dirt or sand Tree holes and hollow stumps pack with dirt or sand Leaky pipes and outdoor faucets repair Small areas of water that can t be drained treat with larvicides, follow label instructions Protect Yourself from Biting Mosquitoes Screens on windows, doors and porches install or keep in good repair Car windows and garage doors keep closed at night Overgrown shrubs, grass, weeds, vines and ground cover trim or remove overgrown plants that provide cool/dark/damp areas where adult mosquitoes rest Scented products avoid using products that smell like fruit or flowers Protective clothing wear long sleeves, long pants and socks Treat clothing and gear use permethrin products on clothing, boots, tents or purchase pre-treated items Light-colored clothing wear light colors mosquitoes are attracted to dark colors Insect repellent use EPA-registered insect repellent containing DEET, IR3535, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, or Picaridin Contact your local Public Health Department Environmental Health Section with questions. Protect and Prevent. Sites with Standing Water That May Breed Mosquitoes MAN-MADE CONTAINERS Cans Bottles Buckets Flower pot saucers Plant cuttings rooting in water Pet bowls or animal troughs Tires Birdbaths Wheel barrows Children s toys and wading pools Rain barrels Clogged roof gutters & downspouts Boats Junk cars Plastic sheeting or tarps used to cover yard items NATURAL CONTAINERS Rock pools Tree holes Stump holes Bamboo stumps Magnolia leaves Bromeliad and Pitcher plants NATURAL AREAS Ground pools Clogged ditches or streams Irrigated pastures or farmland River and stream floodplains Freshwater marsh and swamps Salt marsh margins Lake/Pond margins with plant growth

transmit dengue, chikungunya, Zika viruses Zika is passed from an infected person to a mosquito through a bite, mosquito then bites someone else Sexual transmission of Zika cases have been documented

3 WHAT ARE THE FACTS? Zika Virus Infection HOW IS ZIKA TRANSMITTED? Primarily transmitted by infected mosquitoes Aedes aegypti (yellow fever mosquito) and Aedes albopictus (Asian tiger mosquito) Mosquitoes go from egg to adult in a week to 10 days Same mosquitoes transmit dengue, chikungunya, Zika viruses Zika is passed from an infected person to a mosquito through a bite, mosquito then bites someone else Sexual transmission of Zika cases have been documented PREGNANCY? Pregnant women should not travel to these countries Male sex partners who have traveled to these countries should use condoms during sex WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? fever and headache conjunctivitis rash joint pain muscle pain These countries have had outbreaks of Zika virus: 80% of Zika infected don t know they are sick. Americas, Caribbean, Mexico Pacific Islands NO VACCINE TO PREVENT NO MEDICINE TO TREAT HOW DO YOU PROTECT AND PREVENT? DEET Use EPA registered insect repellents containing DEET (during travel and 3 weeks after) Stay in places with air conditioning or window and door screens Wear protective clothing (light-colored, long-sleeved shirts, long pants and socks) Sleep under a mosquito net The Aedes aegypti mosquito (above) spreads Zika virus, which can cause serious health issues. PHOTO BY JAMES GATHANY, COURTESY CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

HOW DO YOU PREVENT ZIKA IN GEORGIA? TIP n TOSS WHAT ARE SOME THINGS I CAN DO?

Mosquito Torpedoes ) where you can t dump out water Tip n Toss containers after every rain and at least once a week Dump out

piles of leaves or natural holes in vegetation Cover water storage containers (buckets, cisterns, rain barrels) Standing water

breed Adult, female mosquitoes lay their eggs inside containers Mosquitoes lay hundreds of eggs at a time eggs LIFE CYCLE OF A

4 HOW DO YOU PREVENT ZIKA IN GEORGIA? TIP n TOSS WHAT ARE SOME THINGS I CAN DO? Clean up around your home and yard Get rid of anything you don t need that can hold water Use larvicides (Mosquito Dunks or Mosquito Torpedoes ) where you can t dump out water Tip n Toss containers after every rain and at least once a week Dump out standing water in flowerpots and planters, children s toys, pet dishes Don t let water accumulate in old tires, rain gutters, piles of leaves or natural holes in vegetation Cover water storage containers (buckets, cisterns, rain barrels) Standing water is a mosquito breeding ground NO VACCINE TO PREVENT NO MEDICINE TO TREAT MOSQUITO LIFE CYCLE Mosquitoes need standing water to breed Adult, female mosquitoes lay their eggs inside containers Mosquitoes lay hundreds of eggs at a time eggs LIFE CYCLE OF A MOSQUITO larva Mosquitoes go from eggs to adults in a week to 10 days Only female mosquitoes bite Aedes mosquitoes bite primarily during the day, but some bite at night adult mosquito pupa

5 Overall Performance scale Operations Overall Performance and Overall Customer Service 11/1/ /1/2015 1/1/2016 2/1/2016 3/1/2016 4/1/2016 5/1/2016 6/1/2016 7/1/2016 8/1/ Overall Customer Servcie scale 1 3 Performance Operations Average Linear (Performance Operations Average) Time Overall Customer Service Ops Avg Linear (Overall Customer Service Ops Avg) Summary: Please rate our performance (timeliness of response, work quality, and overall satisfaction) on a scale of 1 to 5. (1=Unacceptable, 2=Acceptable, 3=Good, 4= Excellent, 5=Outstanding) Overall Performance average is 4.34 for the period and continuiong to increase Please rate our overall customer service, on a scale of 1 to 3. (1=Failed to meet your expectations, 2=Met your expectations, 3=Exceeded your expectations) Overall Customer Service average is 2.61 for the period and continuing to rise

6 Parking New home of Facilities Services Service Response office in Building 448 Street address 824 South Main Building 448 Fastenal Parking gate closed to students Building 450 The RAC

MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASES IN S.C.

MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASES IN S.C. At least 61 different species of mosquitoes exist in South Carolina. Mosquitoes are pests that can cause itchy bites, but they can also cause serious health issues. Mosquitoes