Some of the features that make Polk County an incredible place to live— beautiful lakes, vast wetlands and a warm climate— are the same that make Polk County an ideal place for mosquitoes. Polk County Mosquito Control plays a crucial role in managing mosquito populations to protect residents from mosquito-borne diseases.
Effective mosquito control isn’t just preventing annoying bites— it’s a public health necessity. Mosquitoes can transmit many different types of pathogens that cause harmful illnesses to humans and animals, this includes West Nile Virus, Zika Virus, Dengue Fever, Malaria, Oropouche Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), Dog Heartworm and more.
What Does Polk County Mosquito Control Do?
Polk County Mosquito Control uses Integrated Mosquito Management (IMM) to reduce mosquito populations while minimizing environmental impacts. The foundation of IMM starts with consistent surveillance. Polk County Mosquito Control uses traps specifically designed to target and catch mosquitoes. Surveillance also consists of field inspections that give insight on mosquito populations and how they affect residents.
This information is used to determine the correct treatment intervention. IMM also promotes source reduction to prevent all life stages of mosquitoes, as well as public outreach and education to keep the public informed on how they can help reduce mosquito populations around their homes and protect themselves from bites…