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A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JUNE 24, 2018 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2018 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, yellowfever, 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 number of mosquitoes diminishes our enjoyment of the outdoors, public
parks 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 networkto 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 June 24, 2018 through June 30, 2018 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 5T" day of June, 2018.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF CO NTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE C TY, FLORI \
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