DO YOUR PART TO STOP MOSQUITO PRODUCTION Green Swimming Pools A neglected swimming pool can produce over 100,000 mosquitoes throughout the summer. Our District utlizes an aerial photographtry contractor to identify green pools. The photos are then used by statf 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 stil pet your pool ready for swimming later Gambusia affinis Mosquitofish Gambusia affinis, also known as "mosquitofish", are a proven biological control tool. We raise and plant thousands of pounds of mosquitofish in agricultural sources such as ricefields. Residents of the District are welcome to pick up mosquitofish, free of charge, for stocking their own backyard sources. The fish can be picked up at 701 Bogue Road, Yuba City, M-F between the hours of 7:00-3:30 PM. THE 4 D's MOSQUITO Are You Growing Mosquitoes? It only takes a tiny amount of water that sits for several days to breed hundreds or thousands of new mosquitoes. It's an excellent idea to check your yard regularly throughout the season for standing water. Places that hold rainwater or catch imrigation water make perfect breeding sites. Regularly dump and drain plant potery and saucers, birdbaths, wheelbarrows, tarps, uncovered boats, lawn sculptures ornaments, tires and other miscellaneous containers PROTECTION Dress Defend Use mosquito repellent Wear long sleeve, long pants registered by the EPA Dusk Drain & Dawn Notification Sign-Up When the District schedules insecticide applications by Dusk and Dawn are peak times for mosquitos Drain standing air, plans to fog in urban/suburban areas not regularly water around sprayed, or releases a Public Service Announcement, your house subscribers will receive a notice by email igning up is fast, easy, and free on the District website. Also, follow 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. us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with our mosquito control efforts. (530) 674-5456 The California Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm WNV and Dead BirdHotline is now LIVE Call to eporta dead bind or leam more about WNV 1-877-WNV-BIRD (1-877-968-2473) MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT ROTECTINP C Brought to you by Sutter-Yuba MVCD DO YOUR PART TO STOP MOSQUITO PRODUCTION Green Swimming Pools A neglected swimming pool can produce over 100,000 mosquitoes throughout the summer. Our District utlizes an aerial photographtry contractor to identify green pools. The photos are then used by statf 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 stil pet your pool ready for swimming later Gambusia affinis Mosquitofish Gambusia affinis, also known as "mosquitofish", are a proven biological control tool. We raise and plant thousands of pounds of mosquitofish in agricultural sources such as ricefields. Residents of the District are welcome to pick up mosquitofish, free of charge, for stocking their own backyard sources. The fish can be picked up at 701 Bogue Road, Yuba City, M-F between the hours of 7:00-3:30 PM. THE 4 D's MOSQUITO Are You Growing Mosquitoes? It only takes a tiny amount of water that sits for several days to breed hundreds or thousands of new mosquitoes. It's an excellent idea to check your yard regularly throughout the season for standing water. Places that hold rainwater or catch imrigation water make perfect breeding sites. Regularly dump and drain plant potery and saucers, birdbaths, wheelbarrows, tarps, uncovered boats, lawn sculptures ornaments, tires and other miscellaneous containers PROTECTION Dress Defend Use mosquito repellent Wear long sleeve, long pants registered by the EPA Dusk Drain & Dawn Notification Sign-Up When the District schedules insecticide applications by Dusk and Dawn are peak times for mosquitos Drain standing air, plans to fog in urban/suburban areas not regularly water around sprayed, or releases a Public Service Announcement, your house subscribers will receive a notice by email igning up is fast, easy, and free on the District website. Also, follow 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. us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with our mosquito control efforts. (530) 674-5456 The California Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm WNV and Dead BirdHotline is now LIVE Call to eporta dead bind or leam more about WNV 1-877-WNV-BIRD (1-877-968-2473) MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT ROTECTINP C Brought to you by Sutter-Yuba MVCD