Dr. Paul Meyer of Port Arthur was instrumental in the formation of the District. Turn them off if the mosquitoes are heavy. If you do have one, don't hang it right over the patio table - move it back from where you will be located. Purple martins and bats may eat a few mosquitoes, in fact, we count on their help, but they will not cause a noticeable drop in your mosquito population. Only female mosquitoes bite.
Blood supplies proteins to build eggs with, rather than being a food source.
Mosquitoes live on carbohydrate sources like nectar and plant sap. They have even been known to sneak a little sugar water of hummingbird feeders. The Jefferson County Mosquito Control District offices are located at 8905 First Street, Beaumont, Texas, 77705. When the mosquitoes are bad, you may have to call several times in order to get through. If you are calling to request spraying for a public gathering or special event, please give us at least a week of advance notice .