Mosquito Infestations: Eradicate Them in Fairfax

FAIRFAX, VA — Mosquito bites range from annoying to deadly, although the latter consequence is far, far less prevalent than the latter. Even so, it's that time of the year to begin thinking about how to prevent mosquitoes from making a breeding ground in, say, your backyard — especially with such mosquito-born illnesses as the Zika virus and the West Nile virus ever looming.

So the Fairfax County Health Department, in conjunction with Fairfax City, has come up with a mosquito elimination campaign dubbed "Fight the Bite." It's an opportunity to learn how to eradicate mosquitoes in your backyard. Many other tips are available, as well.

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Virginia had problems last summer with mosquitoes, according to the Center for Disease Control. In mid-June, there had been more than 25 reported cases of Zika.

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Here are some resources city residences have to battle mosquitoes (click here for your Field Guide to Battle Mosquitoes):

• Fairfax County Health Department representatives are available to give a brief overview of mosquito control at a homeowner or condo association meeting: call 703-246-8428, TTY 711, or email HDZika@fairfaxcounty.gov.
• Health Department officials will conduct yard inspections to help find and eliminate sources of mosquitoes on residential property — just call 703-246-8931, TTY 711, or email FightTheBite@fairfaxcounty.gov to schedule an appointment.

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