Old tires stacking up may seem harmless, but they can be breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
With mosquito season upon us, county officials are reminding residents to take steps to reduce the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses.
The way to help, Lake County Mosquito and Aquatic Plant Management officials said, is to dispose of tires and drain standing water from other problem items and properly store cans, buckets, bowls, animal dishes, flower pots and certain plants such as bromeliads.
Mosquito-borne diseases found in Florida include West Nile virus, Eastern equine encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis and Zika. To report mosquito activity, call 352-343-9682.
As for tires, Lake County Solid Waste allows residents to dispose of five per day, free of charge, at six drop-off locations listed. For hours of operation, go to bit.ly/29vYdPJ or call 352-343-3776.
•Lake County Central Landfill Facility, 13130 County Landfill Road, Tavares.
•Lady Lake Convenience Center, 1200 Jackson St., Lady Lake.
•Astor Convenience Center, 54721 Astor Transfer Station Road, Astor.
•Paisley Convenience Center, 25014 Rancho Lane, Paisley.
•Clermont (Loghouse) Convenience Center, 10435 Log House Road, Clermont.
•Pine Lakes Convenience Center, 32520 W. State Road 44.
Staff report