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Tires: Breeding Grounds for Mosquitoes!
Tires make for perfect breeding zones for mosquitoes. They hold water, stay warm, and provide protection for mosquito eggs, making them the perfect nest for a new spawn of pests to grow.
While female mosquitoes suck blood in order to lay eggs, all mosquitoes feed on plant nectar to survive. Similarly, mosquito larvae feed on plant debris found in vernal pools, wetlands, and tires or containers holding water.
In an effort to reduce breeding sites for mosquitoes, Midland County Mosquito Control has partnered with GeoCycle of Coleman, MI to reduce the number of residential scrap tires in the county.
Tire Voucher System
Starting in 2025, Mosquito Control is providing vouchers for residents of Midland County to recycle up to ten tires at GeoCycle in Coleman, MI.
Vouchers are available in person at the Mosquito Control building in Sanford.
· Must be a Midland County resident with a valid State ID or Driver’s License
· Rims must be removed from tires
· Only passenger tires no more than 12” by 48” will be accepted
· Only ten (10) tires per household address
· Photo ID will be checked to verify Midland address
Spring Tire Drive
Completed
Fall Tire Drive
September 2nd-19th, 2025
