1. Zika and other mosquito borne diseases
Quechan Environmental Protection Office

2. Vector Borne Diseases
Transmitter of disease-causing organisms that carry a pathogen from one host to another

3. Different Types of Mosquitoes in our area
Left: Aedes aegypti (Zika, Chikungunya, Dengue) Right: Aedes albopictus (Chikungunya, Dengue)
Center: Culex spp. (West Nile Virus, St. Louis Encephalitis)

4. Mosquito Life Cycle

5. Aedes Species
Active two hours after sunrise and just before sunset, but can bite during the night in well lighted areas.
Travel distance up to 200m
4-5 days after blood meal, female lays eggs which will emerge from water to adult in just 7-9 days
Diseases: Chikungunya, Dengue Fever, Zika

6. Culex Species Active at dawn and dusk, more active at night
Distance traveled can be up to a mile
Can emerge within 3 days of becoming nymph
Diseases: West Nile Virus, St. Louis Encephalitis

7. Mosquito Borne Diseases
Dengue- High fever, severe headache, joint and muscle pain, pain behind the eyes, rash
Chikungunya- Fever, persistent joint pain for months or years
Zika- most don’t have symptoms, rash, joint pain, conjuctivitis, fever, birth defects
West Nile Virus- Fatigue, pain, tremors, disabling neurological disorders
St. Louis Encephalitis (Detected Locally)- 5 to 15 days. Onset of illness is usually abrupt, with fever, headache, dizziness, nausea, and malaise. stiff neck, confusion, disorientation, dizziness, tremors and unsteadiness. Coma can develop in severe cases. The disease is generally milder in children than in older adults. The risk of fatal disease also increases with age.

8. Zika Virus Little is known about Zika
Can cause birth defects like Microcephaly
Can be transmitted sexually from males to females
Not known to affect dogs and cats
If you’ve traveled to Mexico or South America be cautious and get tested

9. Mosquito Ranges on Reservation

10. San Pasqual/New Subs

11. Integrated Pest Management
Using a combination of practices to control or eliminate pests.
Mechanical- Using tools to clear weeds
Chemical- Using Pesticides
Cultural- Using seasonal practices in farming for example
Biological- Using another organism to control

12. Mosquito egg laying sites

13. Mores Prevention Tips
1. Eliminate standing water in and around your home:
Once a week empty and scrub and turn over items that hold water like buckets, planters, flowerpots.
Tightly cover water storage containers
With containers without lids use wire mesh with holes smaller than adult mosquitoes
2. If you have a septic tank, follow these steps:
Repair cracks or gaps
Cover open vent or plumbing pipes. Use wire mesh with holes smaller than adult mosquito

14. Continued 3. Keep Mosquitoes out of your home:
Use screens on windows and doors.
Repair holes in screens
Use air conditioner when available
4. Prevent Mosquito Bites:
Use repellent’s like Off!, Sawyer, Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus, or alternatives like Repel that use oils
Reapply every few hours
Wear long sleeve shirts and long pants.

15. Mosquito Abatement David Moreno 928-920-2872 Gabriel Jim 928-920-4937
PLEASE GO INDOORS WHEN YOU SEE THE LIGHTS!!!
EAST (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays): Sunrise Point Park, Paradise Casino, Old Subs, Senior Housing, Community Center, San Pasqual School, New Subs, Picacho Rd, Miguel Rd, Jackson Rd. etc.
WEST (Tuesdays, Thursdays): Araz Roads, Andrade Parking Lot, Sleepy Hollow, Vee’s Trailer Park, Quick Rd, Arnold Rd., Indian Rock Loop, McCoy’s,

16. Questions Chase Choate Environmental Director 928-503-3431