The Perry City Hall has issued the following public service announcement:
The city of Perry sprays for mosquitos every Thursday evening, weather permitting.
However, the recent wet weather has created pools of standing water, which is prime breeding habitat for mosquitoes. The best thing to do with standing water is to get rid of it. Please check your yard and empty any standing water from planters, buckets, water barrels, stopped up gutters, tires and so forth.
In wet weather, residents will need to check for standing water at least once a week. Mosquitos lay eggs in standing water, but it takes about seven to 10 days for the eggs to hatch. As long as water does not stand for that long, the mosquitos can be somewhat controlled.
There are areas that cannot be drained. If you know of an area where water consistently collects, call the Perry Street Department at 515-465-2675. The Street Department can treat the standing water with a chemical that will keep mosquito larvae from maturing.
There is no way to eliminate mosquitoes entirely. Health experts recommend wearing repellent, particularly in the early morning and in the cool of the evening when mosquitoes are most active. They also recommend wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants.
