Anyone can start here · University Blvd / Arlington Road corridor, Arlington, Jacksonville, FL 32211
Clear the standing-water mosquito breeding spots on a property, University Blvd / Arlington Road corridor (2026-07-17)
The survey found the spots; this visit empties, covers or drains every one of them -- the single cheapest mosquito-borne-disease prevention there is, and it needs redoing after every heavy rain. Standard: CDC/EPA integrated mosquito-management guidance -- source reduction of standing water on residential property to cut mosquito-borne disease risk (West Nile, dengue) in a humid Gulf/Southeast climate. SDG 3.3/6.6. Proof: before/after photo pairs per spot + disposal/drainage note + GPS Method (CDC/EPA integrated mosquito-management guidance -- source reduction of standing water on residential property to cut mosquito-borne disease risk (West Nile, dengue) in a humid Gulf/Southeast climate. SDG 3.3/6.6.): 1. 1. Work from the survey's site map, photographing each standing-water spot before touching it. 2. 2. Empty and tip every container so it can't refill, and store or discard it if not needed. 3. 3. Clear any surface debris blocking drainage at low-ground spots so water can run off within a day. 4. 4. For any spot that cannot be emptied or drained (a fountain, a rain barrel), treat only with an EPA-registered biological mosquito dunk (Bti) per the label. 5. 5. Photograph every spot after treatment and log which method was used per spot. Done when: before/after photo pairs per spot + disposal/drainage note + GPS
How this work is done
A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 30–90 minutes. Method of record: CDC/EPA integrated mosquito-management source-reduction practice -- property-level standing-water survey and elimination to cut mosquito-borne disease risk (West Nile, dengue, Zika) in humid Gulf/Southeast climates. CDC Guidelines for Mosquito Surveillance and Vector Control + EPA integrated pest management. Homeowner/occupant-safe hand-tool work; only an EPA-registered minimum-risk biological (Bti) product is ever used, never a synthetic pesticide.
Bring
- camera
- gloves
- bucket/container for disposal
- rake or grabber tool for surface debris
- EPA-registered Bti mosquito dunk (for spots that can't be drained)
- tape measure or simple site-map sheet
Steps
- 1. Walk the property's perimeter and yard systematically, checking containers, low grading, clogged gutters visible from the ground, tarps, and plant saucers for standing water; photograph each spot found.
- 2. Sketch or mark a simple site map noting each spot's location and whether water is present now or pools after rain.
- 3. Empty, tip, or drain every spot that can be emptied by hand; clear surface debris blocking drainage at low-ground spots.
- 4. For any spot that cannot be drained (a fixture, rain barrel, ornamental pond), treat only with an EPA-registered minimum-risk biological mosquito dunk (Bti) per the product label -- never a synthetic pesticide.
- 5. Photograph every spot after action and log which method (emptied/drained/Bti-treated) was used per spot; hand the summary to the owner.
If it does not match the plan
- Any water deeper than ankle height, or a spot requiring roof/gutter access above 6 ft -> STOP: document and route to the appropriate crew (gutter clearing, licensed pro) rather than enter it.
- Only an EPA-registered minimum-risk biological (Bti) product may be applied; any other chemical control routes to a licensed pest-control operator.
- A spot suspected of feeding a larger drainage or plumbing problem (persistent standing water with no clear source) -> document and route to a property-maintenance follow-on job rather than treat repeatedly.
What counts as done
- Before/after photo pairs for every standing-water spot found
- Every emptyable spot confirmed emptied or draining freely
- Any Bti treatment confirmed as an EPA-registered minimum-risk biological product, per label rate
- Site map or spot log delivered to the owner
Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.
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