The primary objective of Midland County Mosquito Control is to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne viral diseases in Midland County. This goal is accomplished through the systematic and timely application of safe, effective and economical mosquito control techniques.

Modern mosquito control involves integration of a variety of methods to achieve the single end of preventing mosquito bites, and can be done in an environmentally acceptable manner through the use of physical methods, personal protection measures, biological controls, and appropriate and judicious application of insecticides.

Mosquito control should involve careful consideration of the biology of the mosquitoes that are forming the nuisance problem or disease threat. In all cases, larval mosquito control should be considered as the first option. This involves location of larval habitats, followed by their modification or treatment in such a way that the integrity of the habitat is preserved but the mosquito larvae are reduced in numbers. By dealing with larval mosquitoes, the adults may never become a problem. Adult mosquito control invariably involves the use of insecticides.

Go to 2010 Treatment Schedules (on the left side bar) for current schedules.