Mosquitoes hurt foreclosures Aug 17, 2009
West Nile could lurk in abandoned pools ... We re seeing a sharp spike in abandoned pools and the mosquito problems that are attendant to it ... Other metro Atlanta counties, such as Fulton and Clayton, say they are also dealing with more mosquito-related complaints due to abandoned pools and foreclosures. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Green pools, tall grass must go in Oakland Aug 6, 2009
Abandoned pools create serious health and safety issues, he said, when they become mosquito breeding grounds or are left unsecured after fence or screen damage. Vandalism is also a problem. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Valley reports of West Nile virus rise Jul 24, 2009
However, home foreclosures with neglected or abandoned pools remain a problem and a prime breeding ground for mosquitoes, they said. In the Hanford area, 14 mosquito samples and seven dead birds have tested positive for the virus, said Steve Gilles, assistant manager of the Kings Mosquito Abatement District. (Fresno Bee)
Minnows help eat away mosquito threat Jul 7, 2009
San Joaquin has one of the highest foreclosure rates in the state, Devencenzi says, and therefore, more abandoned pools ... He adds that, in the long run, introducing minnows is the cheapest way to keep abandoned pools clean. (USA Today)
Lobbyist trying to keep Maricopa County afloat May 31, 2009
will allow us to expedite the process of introducing mosquito-larvae-eating fish into abandoned pools in foreclosed (homes). (Right now), it's a long protracted process in order to obtain a court order prior to entering the property. (AZCentral -- News)
Aerial hunter sniffs out mosquito-ridden pools May 26, 2009
As the foreclosure crisis has escalated, so has the number of abandoned pools. A million mosquitoes can breed in a single stagnant pool. (San Francisco Chronicle)
West Nile could thrive in recession Mar 19, 2009
Residents also are encouraged to report abandoned pools and any other breeding sites in their neighborhoods. Officials said that owners who are financially strapped shouldn't worry that the districts will charge them for the costs of controlling mosquitoes on their property. (Modesto Bee, CA)
County tackles mosquito problem Mar 14, 2009
The county, also beset by abandoned pools, drops Gambusia minnows into the stagnant water, said Dr. Lyman Roberts, the director of mosquito control ... "I would say right now, we're getting 10 or 15 calls a month at least for abandoned pools.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Misery has a long reach in California Feb 20, 2009
Some municipalities use helicoptersto search for abandoned pools in need of chlorine treatment to prevent a public health danger, says George Huang, economist for San Bernardino County's economic development agency. "I found one cul-de-sac in Victorville where every house was foreclosed," Huang says. (USA Today)
