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A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF JUNE 25 -JULY 1, 2017
AS "MOSQUITO CONTROL AWARENESS WEEK" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made
the following determinations:
1. Mosquito borne diseases, including malaria, yellow fever, West Nile virus, Chikungunya and
Zika virus have historically been a source of human and animal suffering, illness, and death
in the United States and worldwide.
2. An excessive numberof mosquitoes diminishes our enjoyment of the outdoors, publicparks
and playgrounds; hinders outdoor work; decreases livestock productivity; impairs health;
and reduces property values.
3. The American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) was established on June 26, 1935, to
provide a nationally organized network to help mosquito control professionals develop and
encourage effective, safe, and environmentally -friendly mosquito control activities.
4. One of the easiest and most crucial things to do is remove any stagnant water you have
around your property. Empty pots, tarps, tools and trash cans of any water that has
collected as they are all breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
5. If a mosquito problem already exists, AMCA recommends controlling adult mosquitoes
through mosquito traps, space sprays and vegetation management. Mosquitoes can also
be kept out of the home by keeping windows, doors and porches tightly screened.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the week of July 25 -July 1, 2017 as "MOSQUITO CONTROL
AWARENESS WEEK" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. St. Lucie County reminds county residents to practice the Three "D"s of mosquito
prevention - Drain, Dress, and Defend:
• Drain: Empty out water containers at least once per week;
• Dress: Wear long sleeves, long pants and light colored, loose -fitting clothing; and
• Defend: Properly apply an approved repellent such as DEET, Picaridin, IR3535 or oil
of lemon -eucalyptus
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 20`h day of June, 2017.
ATTEST:
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DEPUTY CLIir Dom..
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COU Y, FLO
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