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Article: As mosquito season hatches, Central Floridians brace for attack.
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- The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL)
- Article date:
- June 18, 2007
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Byline: Kevin Spear
Jun. 18--As Central Florida covers more of itself with rooftops and pavement, will there be fewer and fewer places where mosquitoes breed, thrive and dive for blood?
State regulators and local mosquito-control districts aren't sure. It is true mosquitoes don't readily breed on roof shingles. But they can quickly infest stagnant water that collects in ordinary items found in every neighborhood, including swales, birdbaths, flower pots and even forgotten dog dishes.
So as Central Florida grows, the job of controlling mosquitoes might not get any easier. Instead, it likely will evolve to take aim at both rural and urban ...