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Show Mosquito Dist. Chases Buzzers The Davis County Mosquito Abatement District has begun another season of operation. With the advent of spring, warm temperatures and standing pools of water this pesky insect makes its annual debut. DAVIS County is amply endowed en-dowed with mosquito breed- ing habitat. The swampy area that borders the Great Salt Lake and extends from one end of the county to the other is a continual source of mosquitoes. This vast area is, however, one of the easiest areas in the county to treat and control. The most frequent problems occur in the populated areas and from sources that few people suspect as mosquito breeding habitat. THE ABATEMENT District urges all residents to be aware of potential mosquito sources. If you know of any water that stands for more than three or four days at a time we would appreciate a call to the District. An inspector will stop by and can readily tell you whether or not this may be producing mosquito larvae. SOME OF the places that most frequently cause problems are lew areas in irrigated pastures or fields, flowing wells, borrow pits along roadways, livestock watering tanks, culverts, decorative fish or lily ponds, cans, bottles, buckets, discarded dis-carded tires anO rain gutters. If you know of any situation that needs to be brought to the attention of the Mosquito Abatement District please call and let us know. There are four two-man crews to cover the entire county and a call from a citizen is often of great assistance in locating troublesome areas. YOU MAY reach the Mosquito Abatement Office in Kaysville by calling 376-2864 or you may leave a message with your city office and it will be forwarded to us. With your cooperation the mosquito l blem can be kept under control. |