Mosquito Control Toolkit
The Mosquito Control Toolkit educates the public on mosquito control and the negative impact mosquitoes can have in local communities. In this toolkit, you will find:
Social Media Plan
and Posts
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Print Media
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Print materials include infographics, infographic rack cards, and info-sheets.
Infographics
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Colorful images and text to display information so readers can better understand mosquito control messages.
Info-Sheets/Fact Sheets
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Text and images that display more detailed information so readers can better understand mosquito control messages. Text and images that display more detailed information so readers can better understand mosquito control messages.
Videos
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Webinar, social media videos, and instructional videos.
Characters
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Dr. Diaz and Brad are used in the campaign to show how mosquitoes impact health (Dr. Diaz) and how mosquito control operators control mosquito populations (Brad).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Answers to frequently asked questions regarding mosquito control.
Instructions
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Instructions on how to download the toolkit and customize the materials to add your organization’s logo, if desired.
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.
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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.
