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West Nile Virus Detected August 25th 2022

Mosquito Control biologists have detected West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquitoes collected from the following areas and neighborhoods:
WNV – Planter’s Peanut Area and the neighborhood of North Jericho
Citizens should be aware that there is increased WNV activity in these areas and they should take the necessary actions to protect themselves while engaging in outdoor activities.

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MOSQUITO SEASON IS HERE

Biologists have begun regular mosquito surveillance.

We are responsible for protecting the public health of Suffolk citizens by eradicating nuisance and disease transmitting mosquitos.  We employ an integrated mosquito management program that relies heavily on mosquito surveillance, trapping, and testing to identify problem areas within Suffolk.

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Integrated Mosquito Management

A philosophy that employs several tools to manage, reduce, and eradicate the mosquito population. In order to accomplish these goals we must understand the mosquitoes that we are targeting. We place a lot of emphasis on mosquito surveillance through adult trapping and samples of mosquito larvae that are taken from the field. The data we gather from our surveillance identifies mosquito species in areas, the quantity of the mosquito population, and any disease positive mosquitoes that are present.  

This information helps us target locations that need attention due to increased mosquito activity and detection of West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) positive mosquitoes. Mosquito abatement operations use biorational methods and mosquitocides in the form of adulticides, larvicides, and pupacides to eradicate mosquito populations to reduced levels in order to manage their growth.