Skamania County Mosquito Control District

As a reminder, we are unable to adulticide when it is windy.  At this time, we are keeping a close eye on the wind and will be out as soon as we can.

We have some areas that are experiencing adult mosquito issues and we will be fogging June 12th or 13th depending on wind conditions.  Keep in mind, we can not fog if it is too windy or if there isn’t any breeze.

Please take a look around your yards and property for mosquito breeding areas.  Any pot of water can and typically is a breeding source for mosquitoes.  We encourage you to dump containers, get rid of tires, tarps, buckets, etc.

Public Notice of Mosquito Control Activities – 2019

The Skamania County Mosquito Control District will begin seasonal activities around March 25, 2019.   Only when mosquito larva is found will they use one of the following larvicides.

1. AquaBac G (Bacillus thuringiensis, subspecies Israelensis): specific for mosquito larva
2. Altosid (S-Methoprene) a growth inhibitor active on early stages of mosquito larva
3. Agnique (poly-alpha –w-hydroxy): a monomolecular surface film used for later stages of larva and pupa

Later in the season and only in those areas where adult mosquitoes reach thresholds as specified in District IMM plan or if mosquito transmitted disease is detected, will the district adulticide using:

• Aqua Reslin (permethrin) which is fogged at a rate between 0.0015 and 0.007 ounces per acre.

Mosquito control activities will continue throughout the season until mid to late October depending on weather conditions

Phone or email the Mosquito Control District for further information or to report mosquito problems within District boundaries – (360) 904-4345 or SCmosquitocontrol@gmail.com .  Additional information and schedule changes will be posted and updated on our website https://mosquitoboard.wordpress.com  or http://www.skamaniacounty.org/government/boards-and-commissions .

You may also contact the Dept. of Ecology, Water Quality Program, Attn: Aquatic Pesticide Permit Manager, P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504

Due to high water levels or flood waters in multiple areas, we are currently dealing with flood water mosquitoes in several areas.   We are working hard to take care of the situation on our end and need your help with elimiating ANY standing water around your house.

The 2018 mosquito season is here.  Please take some time and walk around your house, yard, property to see if you are breeding mosquitos.  Is there any larva in your containers?

Tires, new and used
• Open water storage tanks
• Bottle caps
• Buckets
• Birdbaths
• Coolers
• Fountains
• Gutters and drains with standing water
• Garbage bins and cans
• Houseplant containers and trivets
• Roadside ditches
• Scrap yards with pools in junk
• Fast-food containers and cups
• Cemetery urns
• Unmaintained swimming pools
• Pet bowls
• Septic ditches
• Lawn swales
• Depressions in tarp covers
• Rainwater corrugated extension spouts
• Broken appliances

Public Notice of Mosquito Control Activities

The Skamania County Mosquito Control District will begin seasonal activities around March 26, 2018.   Only when mosquito larva is found will they use one of the following larvicides.

1. AquaBac G (Bacillus thuringiensis, subspecies Israelensis): specific for mosquito larva
2. Altosid (S-Methoprene) a growth inhibitor active on early stages of mosquito larva
3. Agnique (poly-alpha –w-hydroxy): a monomolecular surface film used for later stages of larva and pupa

Later in the season and only in those areas where adult mosquitoes reach thresholds as specified in District IMM plan or if mosquito transmitted disease is detected, will the district adulticide using:

• Aqua Reslin (permethrin) which is fogged at a rate between 0.0015 and 0.007 ounces per acre.

Mosquito control activities will continue throughout the season until mid to late October depending on weather conditions

Phone or email the Mosquito Control District for further information or to report mosquito problems within District boundaries – (360) 904-4345 or SCmosquitocontrol@gmail.com .  Additional information and schedule changes will be posted and updated on our website https://mosquitoboard.wordpress.com  or http://www.skamaniacounty.org/government/boards-and-commissions .

You may also contact the Dept. of Ecology, Water Quality Program, Attn: Aquatic Pesticide Permit Manager, P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504

2017 was an interesting year with the crazy winter and high spring waters into June. It was like all at once the weather turned to a hot summer. Your Mosquito Control District was very aggressive in the early spring and summer controlling mosquito larva, which is the most beneficial time for for control. If we can control in the larva state, it reduces potential for spraying. Thank you to everyone that monitors around their property by limiting mosquito breeding sites, it does make a difference.

Here’s to a wonderful 2018! See you in the spring

As you can see by driving around, we have HIGH WATER everywhere.  Mosquitoes require water to lay their eggs and one female mosquito can lay hundreds of eggs.  Please take a walk around your yard and dump any standing water in any type of container.

The Skamania County Mosquito Control District urges area residents to help control mosquito population. Mosquitoes require standing water for their production. Eliminating standing water early in the spring helps to reduce the production of mosquitoes. Here are a few ideas for searching out and eliminating potential breeding grounds for mosquitoes:

1. Keep bird baths and ornamental ponds clean. In warm weather, change water weekly.
2. Remove leaves from gutters so water will flow freely. Fill or drain puddles, ditches and swampy areas.
3. Eliminate standing water around animal watering troughs.
4. Check around faucets and air conditioner units and repair leaks and eliminate puddles that remain for several days.
5. Dispose of, or store in a dry place, any cans, bottles, tires, and any other containers that hold water.
6. Cover boats or store upside down or in a dry place.
7. Where feasible, fill all holes in the trees on your property.
8. When swimming season is over, empty and store wading pools in a dry place. Cover large pools and check frequently to insure against mosquito breeding. Pool chemicals like chlorine, at ordinary concentrations, will not kill mosquito larvae.

Elimination of standing water must be an on going routine to reduce later mosquito problems. Continue to monitor potential breeding grounds throughout the spring, summer, and fall.

Contact us with any questions or concerns – 360-904-4345 or SCmosquitocontrol@gmail.com

AND IT BEGINS

Mosquito Season 2017 will be challenging.  We have had record rainfall and extremely high river levels, which are in flood stages in a lot of areas.  Access points are currently difficult to access due to the amount of debris down from the winter storms and high water.  All this water is shaping up to give us flood water mosquitoes this year.  The District will be working to access and monitor keys areas that have and do create flood water resulting in mosquito hatches.

We are currently seeing some over winter mosquitoes on the few warm days we have had.  Make no mistake these nuisances mosquitoes will be looking for a location to lay eggs.  Of course with all the water they don’t have to look far.  Please take some time and assess your yards for ANYTHING that HOLDS WATER, planters, gutters, buckets, tires (especially tires), toys, and gutters.  These areas are perfect for a mosquito to lay eggs and make your yard miserable.