When we hear the helicopter flying, we know that mosquito larve has been spotted! The helicopter drops pellets over the swampy and wooded areas of Aripeka. The pellets keep the mosquito larve for hatching.
Mosquitoes carry diseases that can be spread to both humans and their pets. It is important for all residents of Aripeka West to keep their yards clear of any water that may be standing in flower pots, buckets or any other vessels that will hold water where mosquitos will lay their eggs to hatch.
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