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Mosquito Spraying To Begin Tonight

By Mobile County Health Department

The Mobile County Health Department will begin countywide spraying for mosquito control Monday. Mosquito Spraying To Begin Tonight

Published: Mon, May 05, 2008 - 3:45 pm

The Mobile County Health Department will begin countywide spraying for mosquito control Monday, May 5. Spray activities will primarily be conducted from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. unless otherwise warranted.

As a precaution, individuals are asked not to approach a spray truck while it is operating. People involved in beekeeping activities and those who are allergic to insecticides used for mosquito control should notify the Health Department’s Vector Control Division by calling 690-8124.

How to avoid getting ‘bugged’ by mosquitoes
 Eliminate mosquito breeding sites by emptying all water from old tires, cans, jars, buckets, drums, plastic wading pools, toys, and other containers.
 Because mosquitoes are more active at dusk and dawn, try to limit outdoor activities during these times.
 Use a good mosquito repellent on exposed areas. Some of the most reliable repellants contain the chemical DEET. However, repellents containing more than a 10 percent concentration of DEET should not be used on children.
 Long sleeves and long pants used with a mosquito repellent help to limit bites.
 Wear light-colored clothing because dark-colored clothing may help attract unwanted insects.
 Wear a light-colored hat or a cap.
 Be aware that scented cosmetics may also attract insects.
 Mosquito bites can be treated with calamine and menthol lotions. Cortisone creams and oral antihistamines are available as over-the-counter medications that can reduce itching. Bites to children should be watched for secondary infections that might need to be treated by a physician.

Areas to be sprayed tonight:
DIP Brookly and Club House Road
Downtown Mobile
Hillcrest and Girby Road
Sage and Dauphin St.
Trinity and Toulminville
Creola / Axis
Prichard east
Satsuma