Vector Control is currently strategically targeting areas with high levels of mosquito breeding. This is determined by setting traps throughout the City where there are breeding sources such as drains, roadside ditches, flood channels, and high grassy fields. The traps will indicate the number of adult mosquitoes in a particular area, guiding our control efforts. Our goal is to treat the high-level areas of mosquitos to avoid breeding and eggs from hatching. This is found to provide a longer lasting relief of mosquito population through our City.
Vector Control will continue spraying for mosquitos. Please be aware that larvicides are available at most home improvement stores for citizens to safely treat areas where there is standing water, high grass areas, ditches, and any flood channels.
Mosquito Spraying News Releases and Schedules »
Mosquito Spray Routes Map (PDF) »
This map identifies route areas for mosquito control spraying. The spraying route schedule is tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions and wind speeds.
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After any significant rainfall, it is important for the public to remember their role in the effective control of mosquitoes. There are a number of different mosquito species, some being active at night and others during the day. Aside from standing water, tall grass is a popular breeding area for many species of mosquitoes, so please keep your grass and vegetation trimmed closely. Vector Control is asking the public to help them by taking care of your property.
Remember the 5 D’s of Defense:
- DEET – Use insect repellent containing DEET.
- DRESS – Dress in long sleeves and pants when you’re outside.
- DAWN, DAYTIME and DUSK – Dawn, Daytime, and Dusk are the times of day when mosquitoes are most active. Avoid being outside during these times of day to prevent bites.
- DRAIN – Regularly drain standing water, including water that collects in empty cans, tires, buckets, clogged rain gutters and saucers under potted plants. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water.
- DOCTOR – Consult a physician if you feel sick after being bitten.
Vector Control can only spray and treat standing water in the public areas of our city. We cannot spray or treat standing water on private property. There are larvicides available at most home improvement stores citizens can use to safely treat standing water on their private property.
The City’s primary defense in combating mosquitoes is our larvicide program. It is safely used in public areas and has been proven to be an effective method for treating mosquito-prone areas.
General Information
Mosquito Control Around the Home »
Response to Mosquito-Borne Viruses »
Detection of Zika, Dengue, Yellow Fever and Chikungunya
Maps
Mosquito Spray Routes Map (PDF) »
This map identifies route areas for mosquito control spraying.
Report Abandoned Property with High Grass and Standing Water
If you wish to report tall grass, tires, and/or standing water, you can report code violations through the 311 Online Portal.
