Videos
Video materials include the following:
Two videos with animated text
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Two videos with animated text were produced on how to protect honey bees when mosquito control methods are applied and on the negative economic impact mosquitoes have in Florida.
Four videos that match the four theme areas of the Mosquito Control Toolkit
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In addition, four videos were developed to inform homeowners what they can do to prevent mosquito populations from growing and to inform Floridians about mosquito-borne illnesses, specifically the Zika virus. These videos correspond with the content of the Mosquito Control Toolkit: personal responsibility, mosquito-borne illness, nuisance and economy, and application methods.
Webinar
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A webinar was recorded in early 2018 to provide an overview of Florida’s mosquito control methods, as well as to provide an overview of the Prevent & Protect program. Webinar speakers are Ricky Telg, PIE Center director, and Adriane Rogers, chief of the Bureau of Scientific Evaluation and Technical Assistance for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Toolkit Topics
The following topics are covered in the four-week Mosquito Control Toolkit: personal responsibility, mosquito-borne illness, nuisance and economy, and application methods.
KEEP EMPTY
Week One: Personal Responsibility
Messages and posts encourage the public to take preventive measures to protect themselves and their families from mosquito-borne diseases. The goal is to inform the public that they play a vital role in protecting themselves and their community from mosquito-borne diseases.
Week Two: Mosquito-Borne Illness
Messages and posts educate the public on the importance of combatting diseases transmitted by mosquitoes. The goal is to inform the public that mosquito control is necessary because of the threat of diseases transmitted by mosquitoes.
Week Three: Nuisance and Economy
Messages and posts inform the public on the negative effects mosquitoes have on Florida’s economy and the public’s ability to enjoy outdoor activities. Tourists are less likely to visit an area with nuisance mosquitoes, and even less likely to visit an area with known mosquito-borne illnesses. The goal is to inform the public that mosquitoes can have a negative impact on tourism, healthcare and the livestock industry in Florida, which all impact the welfare of Florida’s residents and Florida’s economy.
Week Four: Application Methods
Messages and posts explain the application methods used by mosquito control programs to control mosquito populations. Operators use a treatment method called integrated mosquito management (IMM) to treat mosquito populations. Operators use their understanding of mosquito biology to decide which step of IMM is appropriate for affected areas. The goal is to inform the public that mosquito control protects the public from disease outbreaks, reduces nuisance mosquitoes and protects Florida’s economy.
Example
Here is an example of a post from week three (nuisance and economy), educating the public on the relationship between mosquitoes and warm areas.
