We need YOUR Why are we How can I help get rid of the help to eliminate concerned about Aedes aegypti mosquito? the Aedes aegypti the Aedes aegypti  Dump, drain, or eliminate all unnecessary sources of standing (yellow fever) mosquito? water around your home and yard. Contact your mosquito control Actual size mosquito agency if you noce day‐bing mosquitoes. This mosquito 1/8‐1/4 inch

 is an aggressive biter both Problem

indoors and outdoors,  The Aedes aegyp mosquito can lay eggs in containers holding

especially during the day as lile as a teaspoon of water. Eggs dry out and can

survive up to 6 months.  can transmit diseases like Soluon dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever Eliminate mosquito breeding sites Your local mosquito control agency  Every week, dump and scrub containers that have These diseases is working to get rid of this standing water non‐nave mosquito that is  are not found currently in  Fill saucers under plants with sand and turn over

present in your neighborhood. California and we want to water holding containers

keep it that way by If you see these small black and Protect yourself! Avoid mosquito bites

white mosquitoes in or around eliminang this mosquito  Put screens on windows and doors your home, in Albany, contact ACVCSD at:510-567-6800.  Wear long sleeves and pants

 Look for repellent containing DEET, picaridin, California Department of Public Health oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR3535. Apply to Infectious Diseases Branch exposed skin or clothing (as directed on the Vector-Borne Disease Section (916) 552-9730 product label) June 2014