Rain, Mosquitoes, and What You Can Do

️Heavy rain means more mosquitoes! Mosquitoes thrive in warm, wet environments, breeding in standing water. Help reduce mosquito populations by dumping standing water around your home and protect yourself using the 4Ds:

1. Drain standing water.
2. Dress in long sleeves/pants.
3. Defend with EPA-approved repellent.
4. Dusk & Dawn: Avoid outdoor activities during peak mosquito times.

Sumter County partners with VDCI to monitor and manage mosquitoes to keep our community safe! Learn more about mosquito control and source reduction:
https://www.vdci.net/blog/mosquito-source-reduction/
https://www.vdci.net/blog/the-4ds-how-your-community-can-help-prevent-mosquito-breeding-and-bites/

If you have questions or need to request spraying, our Citizens Information Center is open 24/7 and ready to assist you! Just call 352-689-4400 and someone will be happy to help you.