Escambia County has a new tool to
fight mosquito-borne illnesses.The county and the City of Pensacola have teamed up with Gulf Power to use new technology to attract and kill mosquitoes.Gulf Power is testing these devices in areas around the county where lots of people gather.Kimberly Blair, a spokesperson for Gulf Power, said the company hopes they can change the way people deal with these pesky pests.For example, looking out into the Southwest Escambia Sports Complex you may not notice how Gulf Power is helping fight mosquitoes.However, if you take a closer look you'll notice a new mosquito control device called a
Dynatrap.It's one of five being tested at the recreational facility.Blair said, "You know whenever you go out to a sporting event; one of the things you have to do during mosquito season is to slather up in mosquito repellant and then try to combat the mosquitos while you're trying to enjoy a ball game or watch your kids play."The device uses UV light and CO2 to lure in mosquitoes.
