Education of the public is an integral part of an organized mosquito control program. Residents must have a good understanding of mosquitoes, the benefits realized from their control and the role that they can play in preventing certain mosquito-borne diseases.

While it is common for this education to take the form of announcements in the general media, it often better for control programs to develop comprehensive educational programs. These educational programs can be designed to meet the needs of the community. People who are informed about mosquito biology and control measures are more likely to mosquito-proof their homes, and eliminate mosquito breeding places on their own property.

Below are several of the educational outreach programs available from Leon County Mosquito Control.

Mosquito Hawk Education Program - Focuses on educating fourth graders at all city and county elementary schools.

Homeowner Association Presentations - Focuses on educating the homeowner on what they can do around the home and what Leon County Mosquito Control does to control mosquitoes.

Preschool and Grade Schools Inspections - Designed to prevent mosquito problems before they start by checking and treating drains and catch basins on school property.

Waste Tire Recycling Program - Created to eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites and clean up the environment.

Residential and Commercial Inspections - Completed either by request or on a routine basis to check and treat mosquito problems.

Public Service Announcements - Used to educate all citizens on what they can do to help protect themselves from mosquito bites.