Integrated Mosquito Management

Monitoring and Prevention

Integrated mosquito management is a data driven strategy that uses a variety of methods. This all begins with monitoring over 600 known water sources and evaluating their ability to produce mosquitoes during the spring, summer, and fall. These inspections are recorded with GPS enabled devices to allow precise mapping of problem areas and to allow for multi year comparisons.

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We also set and collect over 700 mosquito traps over the season to determine areas of high adult mosquito activity and to evaluate species composition. Collected mosquito species that are capable of transmitting viruses to humans are tested for pathogens weekly.

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Source Site Reduction

Whenever possible we attempt to remove sources of water that allow mosquitoes to complete their life cycle. This is the single most effective tool for preventing mosquitoes and is one of the best ways that you can help us prevent mosquitoes. See more information on how to protect your home from mosquitoes here.

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Larval Control

When a source of mosquitoes can not be removed our next step is to target them in their immature aquatic stage using biological controls. Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis is a naturally occurring bacteria that is very cheap, effective, and environmentally sensitive.

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Adult Control

When all else fails and we encounter high levels of adult mosquitoes that are a threat to public health we will engage in Ultra Low Volume truck spraying. This process involves a truck mounted sprayer that creates a very fine mist driving through the problem area. ULV spraying allows us to cover large areas with a low dose of insecticide, about 2oz per acre, after sunset to target mosquitoes and minimize effects on non target species.