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Marion County Public Health Department’s Mosquito Control to host Tire Recycle Day

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According to the department, unused tires, when left outside, can collect water and become an ideal place for mosquitoes to breed.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Public Health Department’s Mosquito Control program is encouraging residents to get rid of unused tires for free.

Residents can drop tires off at two locations during Tire Recycle Day on Saturday, June 15 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. “We encourage residents to take a few minutes each week to walk around their yard or property and look for areas of standing water,” said Matt Sinsko, coordinator of Mosquito Control at the Marion County Public Health Department. “Dump water from containers of any size and flush out bird baths frequently. Also, check for clogged gutters, small recreational pools, and poorly operating septic systems.

As the mosquito population grows during summer, the health department encourages everyone to follow the four Ds of mosquito control:You may have noticed a lot more mosquitoes in Southern Nevada this year. Here's why For more information about Tire Recycle Day, please contact Marion County Public Health Department’s Mosquito Control program at 221-7440.

 

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