Press Release 22-57 - Free Mosquito Traps

(November 10, 2022) The Collier Mosquito Control District is providing residents with free mosquito traps in the wake of both Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole.  Collier Mosquito Control District received the residential traps as a donation from Inzecto and is working with community partners to distribute them quickly to the public.  “We typically see an increase in mosquito populations about 7 to 10 days after a heavy rain, so placing them around homes and businesses in the coming days will help provide protection and relief after the storm passes,” says District Executive Director Patrick Linn.   

The traps are low maintenance and only require the addition of water.  The trap will attract female mosquitos looking for a place to deposit their eggs and the insecticide inside the trap will kill the mosquitos and the eggs.  The insecticide is embedded on the inside walls of the trap which means it is contact-free from children and animals.  Beneficial insects such as bees are not attracted to the trap.   

Residents can obtain the free mosquito traps at Mackle Park located at 1361 Andalusia Terrace on Marco Island, Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 8:00pm (open until 4:00pm on November 11th), Saturdays from 8:00am – 6:00pm, and Sundays from 9:00am – 5:00pm.