Community Open House 2007
33 Arroyo Dr, South San Francisco |
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San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District organizes a community open house every year to educate local residents of our various programs and integrated pest management. Multiple tables of displays are set out for residents to view. Staff members are also ready to answer any questions that residents might have.
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Mosquito Abatement Display |
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Residents arrive at the annual Community Open House.
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A budding Entomologist looks over a display of native insects.
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Mosquito Control Technician Brian Weber stands in front of a mosquito trap to explains its functions and uses. |
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A child is attracted towards a display case of multiple insects. |
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A resident learns about the different pesticides used to control mosqtuioes. |
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Mosquito Control Technician Kim Keyser explains how mosquitoes breed. |
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A raffle winner shows off his prize! |
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SCI Consultants representative John Bliss explains how the Northwestern part of the county's benefit assessment on their property tax bill is calculated. |
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Lots of handouts and freebies for all ages.
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Have a Magnet too! |
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Mosquito Control Technician Stephanie Cavanaugh explains Yellowjacket biology to curious residents. |
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Many residents had questions about Yellowjackets and Wasp control and removal. |
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Assistant Vector Ecologist Angie Nakano and Technician Cavanaugh educate two residents about various mosquito control methods. |
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All and all, a sucessful and informative Open House.
See you next year. |
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