Flying bugs

The persistence of the severe drought in recent years hindered, to some extent, the impact of mosquitos in Northeast Georgia. A return to more plentiful rainfalls this year, however, has raised the possibility of ample breeding.

The Athens-Clarke County government will again supply free briquets that reduce the ability of mosquito larvae to grow in standing water, while non-essential standing water should regularly be dumped out. Rain barrels, for instance, ought to include briquets to minimize the chances for breeding.

The program is open to Athens-Clarke County citizens.

For some additional information on the community's mosquito control program check out this web site or call 706.613.3795.