Mosquito and Tick Presentation

The Scituate Board of Health, in partnership with the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project, is pleased to present an informative session on Monday, April 29, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Scituate Library's Community Room.

Erin Morrill, Community Liaison for the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project, will present an overview of the Life Cycle of a Mosquito and explain services provided by the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project for the community when needed, including the importance of protecting yourself from mosquito bites, choosing effective repellents, mosquito-borne diseases and learning to remove any objects that hold water in and around your properties.

Blake Dinius is an Entomologist from the Plymouth Extension. He will speak on the subject of ticks, insect identification, and management tips for prevention, proven protection methods, tick biology and ecology, tick-borne diseases, and the myth-busting of ticks.