How will mosquitoes be managed in the project area, especially considering West Nile virus?
A. The Project Management Team is working with the mosquito abatement districts in the South Bay to plan the restoration so that it minimizes the potential for mosquito populations. Marshes with tidal action do not provide good habitat for the two main species of mosquitoes that transmit West Nile virus. Mosquito populations can be reduced in other areas by managing wetlands to ensure that water moves through them, designing banks to create more deep-water habitat, and reducing certain types of vegetation. The project team is also working with the mosquito abatement districts to manage mosquito populations during the initial stewardship phase of the project.
Related Questions
- How can we learn from the experiences of other jurisdictions, especially other communities whose demographics (e.g., large urban area or rural jurisdiction) are similar to ours?
- What can I do with my unwanted reusable paint if there isn a Community RePaint project in my area?
- How will mosquitoes be managed in the project area, especially considering West Nile virus?
