Tag Archives: Zika

Zika and Mosquito Control

Posted on June 13, 2016 by MGNV Webmaster

VCE/Master Gardeners and our local jurisdictions and  are very serious about helping our community learn the best management practices for mosquito control in light of the current Zika health crisis. Attend one of these public education sessions and keep up on … Continue reading →

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Mosquito Control Begins With a Home Walk-Around

Posted on February 25, 2016 by

Mosquitoes require as little as a tablespoon of water to lay eggs in. They can successfully breed in any area or container that has still, shallow standing water for more than three days. The number-one source of mosquito bites in our area is the Asian Tiger mosquito, which is a container breeder. Continue reading →

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