The mission of our mosquito district is to monitor and control mosquitoes. We are constantly visiting known issue sites and surveying new sites. If you are experiencing a mosquito problem, please don't hesitate to reach out and let us know - many of our known sites were discovered thanks to input from people like you.
You can make substantial contributions to your own safety by following “the 3 D’s”:
• Drain: Empty out water containers around your house at least once per week
• Dress: Wear long sleeves, long pants, and light-colored, loose-fitting clothing
• Defend: Properly apply an approved repellent containing picaridin, DEET, IR3535, oil of lemon-eucalyptus, or other EPA-approved ingredients
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| Mosquito sites at Iverson Spit |
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| Mosquito sites at English Boom |
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| English Boom Preserve is now largely mosquito-free thanks in part to Camano Island Mosquito Control District. The English Boom area was virtually unusable for years after a severe mosquito infestation beginning in 1995. The infestation affected many residents on the north end of Camano Island and was one of the reasons the mosquito district was formed. Mosquitoes continue to thrive in this area, but we have mapped larval sites and continually monitor and abate mosquitoes using an integrated approach.
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