NBC-2 Story on LCMCD Pilots

by | Jul 3, 2019 | Uncategorized

Check out the work our pilots do each and every day to protect the public from biting mosquitoes!  NBC-2’s Ashley Dyer reported on a day in the life of a mosquito control pilot.  ...

What is “Sterile Insect Technique”?

by | May 4, 2018 | Uncategorized

Sterile Insect Technique, or SIT, is a technique used to sterilize insects to reduce their populations or to eradicate them.  For more information on the Lee County Mosquito Control District’s future use of SIT, check out our Sterile Insect Technique...

What is Everglades virus?

by | Apr 2, 2018 | Uncategorized

There have been various media reports about Everglades virus (EVEV) over the last year.  This is not a newly introduced virus to South Florida.  Everglades virus is an alpha virus related to Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis.  The virus most commonly circulates between...

Special Board Meeting Dec. 20th

by | Dec 15, 2017 | Uncategorized

December 20, 2017, Special Board Meeting The Lee County Mosquito Control District and the Lee County Hyacinth Control District will hold a special Board meeting for Lee County Mosquito Control District on December 20, 2017 located at 15191 Homestead Road, Lehigh...