2011 Annual Report - Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control ...

Microbial & Chemical ControlSwimming Pool ProgramIn 2011, the swimming pool program continued to be a large focus of the Districts urban larvalcontrol efforts. Stagnant water in swimming pools was a major concern as one pool alone canproduce thousands of mosquitoes and put an entire neighborhood at risk for West Nile virus.Many neglected pool reports came from the general public as well as from internet aerial images.This year, the District’s request for service program generated 2,097 pool-related requests. Fieldtechnicians performed 8,989 pool inspections and made 4,223 treatments.Be sure to drain standing water sources around thehome.Neglected pools can produce thousands of mosquitolarva and infect entire neighborhoods.24 Sacramento–Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District