Mosquito Control
Washington County Mosquito Control is responsible for managing mosquitoes by an integrated mosquito management (IMM)strategy. Integrated Mosquito Management is a comprehensive mosquito surveillance and control strategy that utilizes available mosquito control methods singly or in combination to reduce their numbers to tolerable levels while maintaining a quality environment.
Key elements to the mosquito control program:
- Provide public education and outreach in the community
- Conduct mosquito surveillance using a variety of field and laboratory methods to monitor mosquito populations and mosquito-borne diseases
- Use biological and/or chemical control methods when conditions supporting mosquito production cannot be removed or altered sufficiently
- Distribute mosquito fish to Washington County residents for use in their ornamental ponds, water troughs and other potential breeding areas
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Coordinate surveillance and control efforts with other local, state and federal governmental agencies
How do I...
- Report a dead bird
- Prevent mosquito breeding areas
- Request mosquito fish
- Request more information
Environmental Health: 503-846-8722
Mosquito Control: 503-846-2904
