We also try to educate individuals and citizen groups on mosquito reducing techniques they can use around their home or property to eliminate mosquito breeding. We do this through the use of pamphlets, neighborhood meetings and presentations. Vector Control inspectors identify routine breeding sites and apply the appropriate treatments. We also work in conjunction with State officials in monitoring and testing of mosquito samples that are collected on a monthly basis and tested for arboviruses. Everyone is responsible for eliminating and preventing mosquito breeding on their property.
Stagnant water left from monsoon rains can increase mosquito activity.
Rain and irrigation water can produce hundreds of thousands of mosquitoes if larva are allowed to stand as little as three days. In areas where ponding cannot be prevented, the water can be treated within 24 to 48 hours to kill the developing mosquitoes before the biting adults can start emerging. Here are a few tips from Maricopa County's Vector Control program on what you can do to eliminate mosquito breeding. Drain animal watering troughs, bird baths, pet watering dishes, etc. weekly. Repair water leaks, sprinkler systems or coolers that cause water to pond.