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1. When do you spray for mosquitoes? How can I get my neighborhood sprayed for mosquitoes?

The mosquito trucks do not spay on a set schedule. The chemical used must actually touch the mosquito to kill it. Additionally, it does not leave a residual to kill future mosquitoes. Therefore, we spray when to mosquitoes are most active; usually around dusk and dawn.It is important to note that conditions must be perfect for the trucks to spay for adult mosquitoes. The wind cannot be over 10 mph, and it cannot be raining. Reports from citizens are taken into consideration along with other factors when determining when and where to spray for mosquitoes. You may call 761.7890 and leave a message with your address along with zip code. Please speak slowly and clearly.

2. What chemical do you use to spray for mosquitoes?

Typically, we use Permethrin, which is a Syndergized Synthetic Pyrethoid.

3. What are those little round things your workers throw in ditches?

B.t.i Briquets or Bacillus thuringiensts. The briquets are used for the control of mosquito larvae. They are placed in standing water and roadside ditches where mosquito larvae tend to grow.

4. What do I need to do if I am sensitive to chemicals or do not want my neighborhood to be sprayed for mosquitoes?

The vector control office maintains a list of citizens who either wish to be notified when the trucks will be in their neighborhood or do not wish for their house to be sprayed. If you wish to be on this list please call 940-761-7890 and you will be added.