County urged residents to dump standing water after recent rain

The county listed flowerpot saucers, buckets, birdbaths, tires, trash containers, grills, tarps, gutters, kiddie pools and pet bowls. It also listed low areas in the yard that collect water. The county asked residents to turn over, empty, cover, or remove these items.

The Aedes aegypti mosquito can spread dengue. It lays eggs on the inside walls of small containers. When water covers the eggs, larvae can hatch.

Protect yourself

These mosquitoes most often bite around dawn and dusk. The county suggested light-colored, long-sleeved clothing and closed-toed shoes. It also suggested a repellent with a CDC-recommended ingredient, such as DEET or Picaridin.

Helicopter treatments

The county said residents may continue to see mosquito-control helicopters after periods of rain. Daytime flights apply liquid BTI to standing water. This treatment keeps larvae from becoming adults. Adulticide treatments generally take place after sunset and before sunrise.

Residents can view current aerial treatment operations on the county's Mosquito Operations webpage. They can also sign up there for notifications about local treatments.