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
• 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