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Zika and Mosquito Control
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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Tagged Alexandria, Arlington, insects, Master Gardeners, mosquito, mosquito control, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Zika
Mosquito Control Begins With a Home Walk-Around
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
