Repellent, educational material available during National Mosquito Control Awareness Week

The American Mosquito Control Association has declared the week of June 20 - 26, 2021 as “National Mosquito Control Awareness Week”, according to a news release. 

The Director of Public Health and Social Services, and the Division of Environmental Health, would like to stress the importance of mosquito control and bite prevention by following the “the three D’s”:

1.     Drain:  Empty out water containers are least once per week

2.     Dress:  Wear long sleeves, long pants, and light-colored, loose-fitting clothing

3.   Defend:  Properly apply an EPA-registered repellent such as DEET, picaridin, IR 3535 or oil of lemon-eucalyptus

Mosquitoes need a source of water to complete their life cycle and with Guam’s rainy season approaching, it is strongly recommended that we all come together to identify and eliminate all sources of mosquito-breeding containers on our properties.  This is the most effective means of mosquito control.

In recognition of “National Mosquito Control Awareness Week,” DEH will be providing free cans of mosquito repellent and educational materials at our facility at 155 Hesler Place in Hagåtña.  Supplies are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  The public is encouraged to visit DEH’s social media pages on Facebook and Instagram for educational posts.

Contact the Mosquito Control and Surveillance Program of DEH at 300-9576, for more information.