Free Mosquito Traps Available at Mackle Park

The Collier Mosquito Control District is providing residents with free  mosquito traps in the wake of both Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole. Collier Mosquito  Control District received the residential traps as a donation from Inzecto and is working with  community partners to distribute them quickly to the public. “We typically see an increase in  mosquito populations about 7 to 10 days after a heavy rain, so placing them around homes  and businesses in the coming days will help provide protection and relief after the storm  passes,” says District Executive Director Patrick Linn.  

The traps are low maintenance and only require the addition of water. The trap will attract  female mosquitos looking for a place to deposit their eggs and the insecticide inside the trap  will kill the mosquitos and the eggs. The insecticide is embedded on the inside walls of the  trap which means it is contact-free from children and animals. Beneficial insects such as bees  are not attracted to the trap.  

Residents can obtain the free mosquito traps at Mackle Park located at 1361 Andalusia Terrace  on Marco Island, Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 8:00pm (open until 4:00pm on November  11th), Saturdays from 8:00am – 6:00pm, and Sundays from 9:00am – 5:00pm.