ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

It's Mosquito Season Again!!!

Four steps you can take to prevent and reduce bites:

1) Areas with standing water are locations where mosquitoes will lay eggs and breed. Drain or treat standing water with larvicides (Mosquito Dunks or Mosquito Torpedoes) available at home improvement stores. Tipping out water twice a week from planters and basins around the house and yard as well as keeping gutters cleaned and properly drained can prevent mosquito problems.

2) Dawn and dusk are the times of day that mosquitoes are most active. Avoid outdoor activity at these times.

3) Dress appropriately when outdoors for long periods of time or when mosquitoes are most active. Wear long sleeves, pants, shoes and socks, and clothing that is tightly woven to prevent mosquitoes from coming in contact with your skin.

4) Use insect repellant with an EPA-approved active ingredient such
as DEET. Always follow the directions on the package for safest and most effective use. Do not use DEET on infants or pets. For children, use repellants sparingly and only use those that contain 10% DEET or less.

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Tourist Accommodation Program
Tourist accommodations are regulated and inspected by public health to minimize illnesses and injuries associated with unsanitary or hazardous conditions. As with food service establishments, we investigate and respond to all health related complaints.

Rules and Regulations governing Tourist Accommodations:
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Food Service Program
District 4 Environmental Health food protection staff permits and inspects restaurants, caterers and other food service establishments every year. The permitting process combined with regular inspections and continuing education allows local Boards of Health to set and maintain a high standard for food quality in each county.

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