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Control Methods

Controlling the diverse and sometimes robust mosquito population in the beautiful and environmentally sensitive Florida Keys is no simple task.

The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District uses four fundamental control methods during daily operations:

  • Source Reduction
  •  Larval Control
  • Adult Control
  • Public Education/Outreach
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In the Florida Keys, aerial applications of mosquito control products are essential for success.
Two people in mosquito control attire inspecting a tire.
FKMCD uses a team of trained Inspectors Identify and eliminate current and potential mosquito habitats.
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Inspectors often identify and determine maturity of larval mosquitoes.
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Any item that can hold water can often be found producing mosquitoes.
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Lab samples ready for further testing/identification.
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Uncovered Trash cans can be prolific mosquito producers.
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Ground mosquito inspection is considered the 'front line' of effective mosquito control.
May contain: aircraft, helicopter, transportation, vehicle, adult, male, man, person, clothing, footwear, shoe, accessories, glasses, bag, and handbag
Two people in mosquito control attire inspecting a tire.
A person showing a bird banding tool outside near vehicles and vegetation.
Two people gardening, surrounded by greenery and outdoor objects, in bright daylight.
A cluttered lab bench with numerous stacked containers holding various substances, a notebook, and lab equipment.
A person with a cap is recycling papers into a blue bin.
A man smiling from the driver's seat of a white van with logos on it. (Note: The image is rotated 90 degrees.)
Read The E.P.A. Fact Sheet About The Use Of Naled For Mosquito Control