What to know
- Some mosquitoes spread germs like West Nile or dengue that make people sick.
- Some mosquitoes are nuisance mosquitoes that bite people but do not spread germs.
- Everyone can help control mosquitoes.
- Learn about the importance of mosquito control, community efforts, and what you can do.
Mosquito control in your community and at home
What Mosquito Control Programs Do
What local governments and mosquito control programs do to control mosquitoes.
Mosquito Control in a Community
Understand who conducts mosquito control, why it is important, and how to report a mosquito problem.
What you need to know about controlling mosquitoes outside and inside your home.
What You Can Do to Control Mosquitoes During an Outbreak
Why it's important to kill mosquitoes during a disease outbreak: how it works and what you can do.
Homeowners and professionals can use larvicides to kill mosquito larvae.
Homeowners and professionals can use adulticides to kill adult mosquitoes.
Truck spraying with larvicides or adulticides can reduce the number of larvae and adult mosquitoes.
Aircraft can treat large areas with larvicides or adulticides to kill larvae or adult mosquitoes.
Professionals use mosquitoes with Wolbachia bacteria to help control specific types of mosquitoes.
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes
What you need to know about genetically modified mosquitoes and how professionals use them.
What you need to know about irradiated mosquitoes and how professionals use them.
Fill Tree Holes to Reduce Mosquitoes
You can fill tree holes to reduce mosquitoes in your yard.
Keep Mosquitoes Out of Your Septic Tank
Repair broken or unsealed septic tanks to keep mosquitoes from laying eggs.
Misting Systems for Mosquitoes
Misting systems automatically spray insecticides to control mosquitoes around homes and buildings.