#WednesdayWisdom : Bti is widely used to eliminate #mosquito larvae before they can emerge as flying, biting adults. The substance only kills 🦟 and black fly larve, & is safe for use around people, pets, pollinators, & wild animals. Click bit.ly/EPABti to learn more.

The National Strategy to Prevent & Control VBD in People was released by the CDC and HHS. It highlights many of the issues AMCA has been advocating for such as implementing programs to enrich the public health entomology workforce! ow.ly/lbaB50RRCty

Heartworm disease is a serious, progressive disease. The earlier it is detected, the better the chances the pet will recover. Learn the basics of this disease to help keep your pet safe. bit.ly/3S6TRmW

Older adults may have specific needs when it comes to extreme heat.

As family, friends, caregivers, and neighbors, we can play a vital in their #SummerReady planning.

Get started at ready.gov/summer-ready!

Join us for this exciting workshop prior to the 52nd Annual SOVE Conference!

Registration for the conference is open at sove.org/event-details/…

🌡️ Rising temperatures are expanding the habitat of Aedes mosquitoes, increasing the risk of #dengue fever in new regions. 🦟 Stay informed on the latest findings and protect yourself. #ClimateChange #PublicHealth World Health Organization (WHO) CDC

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#DYK that slowing your breathing can calm your body and help you cope with stress? Take a few minutes to try breathing exercises to relax your mind and body, like the box breathing method.

Discover more breathing exercises here: bit.ly/JED_Breathing
#MentalHealthAwareness

PODCAST: The single protein that helps #malaria parasites develop in the blood and cause disease symptoms, with Abhishek Kanyal and Krishanpal Karmodiya.

Could inhibiting this essential protein help curb the spread of disease? 🧬

pod.fo/e/241154

Summer travel can be difficult in some areas. Remember to:
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Wear a hat/sunglasses
- Wear loose, lightweight clothing
- Plan outdoor activities during cooler parts of the day
- Rest often and try to stay in the shade

Learn more: bit.ly/2Y5E1tQ

Here's the time our PIO Michael Mut stuck his hand into a cage of very hungry female #mosquitoes live on the @CommunityPapers Facebook feed. It was all in the name of science, and to study pesticide resistance. miamidade.gov/mosquito #WaybackWednesday
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Weather & time permitting, Homestead, Kendall, Pinecrest, Tamiami, & West Miami will get a truck spray treatment for #mosquito #larvae during predawn hours TOMORROW. Remember - stay back 100 feet! Click miamidade.gov/truckspray for more info. #FightTheBite youtu.be/GXoX7vKP6VQ

Rain fell on parts of #OurCounty today, so check your yard carefully for standing water and eliminate any you find in order to prevent #mosquito breeding. Also, cover skin with an U.S. EPA-registered repellent to prevent bites. miamidade.gov/mosquito.
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The Atlantic #HurricaneSeason begins THIS SATURDAY, June 1! That is also the day that the two-week hurricane supply tax holiday begins, so click bit.ly/MDCHurricaneGu… to read the Miami-Dade County #hurricanepreparedness guide, then make plans to stock up for the storm season.

Are #pizzaboxes recyclable? The answer is yes! We would prefer the box to be clean but if it has a little grease on it it’s fine! Always remember to #RecycleRight
For more information about recycling, visit the link in our bio.

We are constructing a new garage, and as a result, the lower drive will temporarily operate with 3 lanes. These diversions may lead to traffic airport-wide. We recommend you add extra travel time during this period. #MIAFutureReady
📰: bit.ly/MIAGarageDetour

Some doubted that we’d ever reopen Larry & Penny Park, famous for their monstrous water slides & cool camp grounds.. but we did a thing…

And we’re so glad everyone was able to enjoy the park this past weekend!🎉🎉

#SummerTime #ThingsToDoInMiami #LiveAParkLife #OurCounty