DO VOUR PART TO STOP MOSQUTO PRODUCTION Green Swimming Pools A neglected swimming pool can produce over 100,000 mosquitoes throughout the summer. Our District utilizes an aerial photography contractor to identify green pools. The photos are then used by staff to direct them where mosquitoes may be breeding. Pool owners and neighbors are encouraged to report green swimming pools. There is no charge, fee, or penalty. District staff is trained to treat mosquito- producing pools quickly and safely. You can still get your pool ready for swimming later. Gambusia affinis Mosquitofish Gambusia affinis, also known as "mosquitofish", are used in many parts of the world to control mosquito larvae. Most of our mosquitofish are used in agricultural sources such as rice fields. Residents of the District are welcome to pick up mosquitotish, free of charge, for stocking backyard sources. The fish can be picked up at 701 Bogue Road, Yuba City between the hours of 7.00-3:30 PM. THE 4D's MOSQUITO S PROTECTION Mosquito Spraying When disease-transmitting mosquitoes DRESS DEFEND accumulate in our towns, human disease risk increases. To reduce this risk, town spraying typically starts in late June and agricultural aerial spraying in mid-June. Spraying begins at sunset, lasts up to 3 hours and will continue weekly until mosquito numbers drop off in mid- September. All application decisions are based on mosquito abundance, disease activity and favorable weather conditions Wear long sleeves, long pants Use mosquito repellent registered by the EPA DUSK DRAIN & DAWN Dusk and dawn are peak times for mosquitoes Drain standing water around Notification Sign-Up When the District schedules insecticide your house applications by air, plans to fog in urban/ suburban areas not regularly sprayed, or releases a Public Service Announcement, subscribers will receive a notice by email. Signing up is fast, easy, and free on the District Visit www.sutter-yubamved.org for more information on our District boundaries, services and programs, and interactive map of the current West Nile virus activity. website. Also, follow us on Facebook to stay up to date with our mosquito control efforts. (530) 674-5456 Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm The California WNV and Dead Bird Hotline Is now LIVE! SUTTER-YUBA Mosquiro VECIOR CONTROL DistRiCT Call to report a dead bird or learn more about WNV 1-877-WNV-BIRD (1-877-968-2473) Brought to you by Sutter-Yuba MVCD DO VOUR PART TO STOP MOSQUTO PRODUCTION Green Swimming Pools A neglected swimming pool can produce over 100,000 mosquitoes throughout the summer. Our District utilizes an aerial photography contractor to identify green pools. The photos are then used by staff to direct them where mosquitoes may be breeding. Pool owners and neighbors are encouraged to report green swimming pools. There is no charge, fee, or penalty. District staff is trained to treat mosquito- producing pools quickly and safely. You can still get your pool ready for swimming later. Gambusia affinis Mosquitofish Gambusia affinis, also known as "mosquitofish", are used in many parts of the world to control mosquito larvae. Most of our mosquitofish are used in agricultural sources such as rice fields. Residents of the District are welcome to pick up mosquitotish, free of charge, for stocking backyard sources. The fish can be picked up at 701 Bogue Road, Yuba City between the hours of 7.00-3:30 PM. THE 4D's MOSQUITO S PROTECTION Mosquito Spraying When disease-transmitting mosquitoes DRESS DEFEND accumulate in our towns, human disease risk increases. To reduce this risk, town spraying typically starts in late June and agricultural aerial spraying in mid-June. Spraying begins at sunset, lasts up to 3 hours and will continue weekly until mosquito numbers drop off in mid- September. All application decisions are based on mosquito abundance, disease activity and favorable weather conditions Wear long sleeves, long pants Use mosquito repellent registered by the EPA DUSK DRAIN & DAWN Dusk and dawn are peak times for mosquitoes Drain standing water around Notification Sign-Up When the District schedules insecticide your house applications by air, plans to fog in urban/ suburban areas not regularly sprayed, or releases a Public Service Announcement, subscribers will receive a notice by email. Signing up is fast, easy, and free on the District Visit www.sutter-yubamved.org for more information on our District boundaries, services and programs, and interactive map of the current West Nile virus activity. website. Also, follow us on Facebook to stay up to date with our mosquito control efforts. (530) 674-5456 Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm The California WNV and Dead Bird Hotline Is now LIVE! SUTTER-YUBA Mosquiro VECIOR CONTROL DistRiCT Call to report a dead bird or learn more about WNV 1-877-WNV-BIRD (1-877-968-2473) Brought to you by Sutter-Yuba MVCD