West Nile Virus Updates

Pinellas County has reported their first human case of West Nile virus illness in 2015. A 32-year-old man has tested positive for the mosquito-borne illness. Largo Patch, By Sherri Lonon (Patch Staff) , August 28, 2015    ?   The...

World Mosquito Day

World Mosquito Day – August 20 World mosquito day honors the malaria work of Sir Ronald Ross. World Mosquito Day is observed on August 20th  to mark the historic discovery by British doctor Sir Ronald Ross in 1897 that malaria is transmitted between humans by...

Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Texas

Six cases of potentially fatal Eastern Encephalitis confirmed in Texas, one in Liberty County   Posted: Friday, July 31, 2015 7:39 pm By Vanesa Brashier Horse owners in Texas are being encouraged to have their animals vaccinated after six cases of Equine Eastern...

August 6, 2015 Board Meeting

August 6, 2015 The Lee County Mosquito Control District and the Lee County Hyacinth Control District will hold a board meeting on August 6, 2015 at 10:00 AM. There will be a workshop on the 2015-16 Budget prior to the monthly board meeting. The Workshop will start at...

Larvae In St. James

The rains have produced large numbers of mosquito larvae. Crews have been working to treat the larvae to prevent them from developing into adult mosquitoes. Fortunately, these larvae have been treated and should not advance to an adult stage. These are from St James....