Mosquito Control Experts Detect Widespread West Nile Virus in Area’s Mosquitoes NAPLES, FL (August 26, 2021) –Collier Mosquito Control District (the District) scientists are finding West Nile virus (WNV) in local mosquitoes caught in traps located in Ave Maria, Immokalee, Golden Gate Estates, and the City of Naples. Residents throughout the county are urged to drain containers of standing water around their homes and to wear repellents when outdoors to protect themselves from the mosquito-borne disease. The District’s scientists trap mosquitoes in numerous locations and test them weekly in th ..read more

NAPLES, FL (November 10, 2022) – Free mosquito traps are available to Collier County’s residents beginning on Monday, Nov. 14, in the wake of both Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole. Collier Mosquito Control District (District) received the residential traps as a donation from Inzecto and is working with community partners to distribute them to the public. A list of pick-up locations is provided below. “The generous donation of these traps couldn’t come at a better time, and we’re grateful our community partners are assisting to get them into the hands of our residents,” says District Executiv ..read more

NAPLES, FL (October 20, 2022) – As part of its long-term plan to modernize its aerial fleet, the Collier Mosquito Control District’s (District) fleet now includes a Twin Otter fixed-wing and a second Bell 407 helicopter. They are conducting aerial treatment missions for the control of both larval and adult mosquitoes. The District is preparing for boundary expansion to serve a growing community, and these ships bring increased capacity and reliability as they round out the fleet to include three airplanes and four helicopters. Since the early 1990’s, the District’s fleet included three Shorts ..read more

Collier Mosquito Control District’s helicopters and how they are used to #FightTheBite is the focus of this cover story in HeliOps Magazine. We enjoyed working with their professional staff in producing this in-depth story, and are impressed with their aerial photography! The post Mosquito Squadron: Battling an infinite enemy appeared first on Collier Mosquito Control District ..read more

Southwest Florida’s mosquitoes face a threat from CMCD’s all-female research team! From identifying mosquito species new to our area to conducting innovative research, these women are making a difference locally and globally in the mosquito control industry. Their recent accomplishments are feature in this story from Life In Naples magazine. The post These STEM women are buzz kills appeared first on Collier Mosquito Control District ..read more

Commentary by John Johnson, Chair, Collier Mosquito Control District Board of Commissioners The population growth in Collier County is creating a challenge for the Collier Mosquito Control District (District) as it strives to continue to meet its mission to protect public health and comfort. The problem is this: the District currently encompasses only 401 square miles of the county and does not conduct control efforts outside of its boundaries. New development is being planned or is underway in areas outside of the District, leaving these new residents vulnerable to mosquito-borne disease. In ..read more

A number of mosquito species in Collier County have the ability to vector – or transmit – the heart worm parasite to dogs, which punctuates the importance of staying current with your pet’s heart worm preventative.  A mosquito bite is the only way a dog can contract heart worm, and there’s no way to visibly tell if a mosquito is infected. Learn more about how you can protect your pets in this informative Life In Naples Magazine story. The post One more threat to the health of SWFL pets appeared first on Collier Mosquito Control District ..read more

Collier Mosquito Control District Alerts Residents of West Nile Virus in Local Mosquitoes  NAPLES, FL (July 23, 2021) –Collier Mosquito Control District (the District) scientists have detected West Nile virus (WNV) in local mosquitoes caught in traps located in Ave Maria, Immokalee, and northern Golden Gate Estates. They discovered the virus July 22 while testing mosquitoes in the District’s laboratory – a process conducted weekly. The mosquito samples were sent to the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories-Tampa for verification, a process that typically takes two weeks. The District perf ..read more