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Get the latest on how Midland County works to keep our community safe and healthy.
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Upcoming tire collection dates

When improperly stored, tires are an easy place for mosquitoes to breed in large quantities. Disposing of old tires is a simple way to help prevent the development of mosquitoes in your area.

January blood drive
Midland County is teaming up with the City of Midland for a blood drive. The drive is Thursday January 12, 2023. The blood drive is to be held in the Board of Commissioners Room of the County Services Building. Appointment times are from 10:00 am until 3:30 pm. There are many appointment times still available.
You are able to make your donation appointment online. You will be allowed to make an appointment in available time slots. This link also allows you to search for other donation dates and sites if this drive is not convenient for you. You can also call 866-642-5663 or go to http://versiti.org/MI to schedule an appointment or ask questions about eligibility.
Thank you for considering to donate!

Park ski conditions
Ski conditions at PIne Haven are just a click away! Find out how the trails are, wax up the skis and enjoy the outdoors.
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Welcome to michigan's great lakes bay region
Soar high above it all on America’s longest canopy walk. Drift away on a fall river cruise, find one-of-a-kind places to leaf-peep, or savor the season at apple orchards & farms. In the Great Lakes Bay, six unique cities are calling you to autumn’s most colorful adventures.

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Midland center for the arts

Mid-Michigan's Landmark Destination for World-class Entertainment and Cultural Programming.
Imagine a place where art, science, history, music, theater, dance, films, camps, classes and professional world-class entertainers live under one roof! This is Midland Center for the Arts, a one-of-a-kind venue where all ages are invited to create as well as appreciate and explore a diverse array of guest artists, internationally known art and science exhibits, professional symphony concerts, award-winning theatre, art classes and more.

PARKS

Our community enjoys the out of doors, there are close to 100 parks through out Midland County including the unique Pere Marquette Rail Trail, over 20 miles of well maintained riding await!

Chippewa nature center
Chippewa Nature Center is one of the largest private non-profit nature centers in the United States. Through the years, CNC has grown from its original 198 acre parcel and an all-volunteer staff to include over 1,500 acres, 40 staff members and hundreds of volunteers. Over 70,000 people visit CNC every year, including 1,000 Nature Day Campers and thousands of school children.
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FetchGIS is a modern web and mobile GIS software that makes it easy for the Midland community to benefit from location data and services. Midland County FetchGIS engages users in an intuitive workspace that streamlines data discovery and increases service benefits for our community.
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Property & tax information
Look online to see if taxes are current or delinquent on properties. You get all the same information as if you were at the Treasurer's counter in person... from the comfort of your computer or mobile device.

Land records search
It's fast and convenient! Search for important data from the convenience of your office or home without having the hassle of making inquires over the phone or through Postal Mail.

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Check out the rest of the online services available to you 24/7.

County Departments

Disease Surveillance

To control mosquito populations, the right material needs to be used at the right time in the correct manner. Without a well designed and extensive surveillance program, effective and efficient treatment is not possible.
Surveillance includes trapping, dipping, mapping, analyzing weather and history, taking phone calls, and monitoring the life cycle and biology of mosquitoes.

Mosquitoes lay their eggs in different habitats.

If you find a dead Blue Jay or Crow give us a call at 989-832-8677

List of diseases

Emerging diseases: Click here

Videos

One Mosquito Bite Can Change a LIfe Forever

Mosquito Control and Why It's Important to You

Why You're a Mosquito Magnet

What habitats (water source) produce mosquitoes?

All mosquitoes develop in standing, stagnant water. Many species need a specific type of water. Some prefer dark protected areas such as tree holes or tires. Many mosquitoes develop in temporarily flooded areas such as spring snowmelt pools, flooded fields or small drainage ditches.

Large open bodies of standing water such as lakes, ponds or open swamps produce relatively few nuisance mosquitoes.

How many types of mosquitoes are there?

There have been over 60 species of mosquitoes recorded in Michigan. Midland County itself has nearly 45 different species. Some are very common and others are found only occasionally. The important thing to remember is there are very many different mosquito species occupying a wide variety of niches.

Why do mosquitoes bite?

Female mosquitoes bite to get blood; the protein in the blood is used to develop eggs. Many mosquitoes are as picky about what type of blood they need as they are about the type of standing water the larvae need to develop. Some prefer birds, others mammals and some prefer reptiles and amphibians. A single female mosquito may take many blood meals in a single season.

Both male and female mosquitoes feed on nectar and plant juices. Male mosquitoes do not take blood meals.

Why do mosquito bites itch?

When a female mosquito bites she injects a small amount of saliva into the host to prevent the blood from coagulating. This causes a reaction in the skin that can range for a slight itch to inflammation or allergic reactions. People's reactions vary much from individual to individual.