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Dare County Mosquito Control assists Dare County's residents and visitors by suppressing mosquito populations and thereby eliminating potential mosquito-borne diseases. You can submit a service request to Dare County Mosquito Control by using the form below.
The concept of Integrated Mosquito Management is an essential element of Dare County’s mosquito control program. The goal of Integrated Mosquito Management is to control mosquito populations by using the most effective and economical procedures and materials available with the least adverse effects to the surrounding environment.
Four components of Integrated Mosquito Management were defined by the American Mosquito Control Association in its participation in the EPA Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program: source reduction, larviciding, adulticiding and biological control.
The suppression of mosquito populations is important to the residents of this community, and the main focus of this program is the elimination of potential mosquito-borne disease. Mosquitoes are capable of carrying a number of arthropod-borne viruses. The two arboviruses that are of concern in Dare County are Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV).
In addition to the Dare County mosquito suppression program, there are precautions everyone can take to help protect from mosquito-borne diseases. The following guidelines are designed to lessen any potential risk.
- Avoid outdoor activity during dawn and dusk, when mosquito activity is high.
- Cover exposed areas of skin with long pants, loose fitting long-sleeved shirts, shoes and hats.
- Use mosquito repellents containing DEET.
- When using DEET products, follow the instructions and be especially careful when applying to children.
- Keep all window screens in good repair to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home.
- Avoid outdoor activity in areas known to have high mosquito activity.