Join Mayor Brad Pike in a conversation with Adam Schroeder from Ada County Weed, Pest, and Mosquito Abatement, one of the ten Eagle Tax Districts, as they delve into the crucial services provided for the City of Eagle. In this episode, gain insights into the vital role played by the district in preventing the development of mosquito populations and learn about their strategies for addressing infestations, noxious weeds, and pests.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
0:27 Mosquito Abatement Taxing District area
1:21 Tax Levy
1:48 Primary mission of Mosquito Abatement
2:03 Impacts of mosquitos
2:25 Three Components of Operations: Surveillance
2:33 Lab Testing
2:43 Larvacide Treatments- 80% of their work is on prevention
3:24 Mosquito Adulticide
3:44 Mosquito Season
4:14 How to Reduce Mosquitos: 3 D's
5:29 A 4th D
5:50 Known mosquito trouble areas
6:59 How the public can help reduce mosquito infestations
8:10 Unmanned Areal System Program - Drone larvacide treatment efficiency
8:49 Noxious Weed Control
9:03 Pest Abatement District for incorporated areas of Ada County
9:55 What about squirrels?
10:26 Science-based, proactive Mosquito treatment to avoid pesticides.
11:07 Best Prevention Tips
11:32 Closing

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