City of Corpus Christi, TX

02/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/08/2024 05:31

Expanded Mosquito Spraying Schedule Being Implemented

The City of Corpus Christi has extended its mosquito control efforts due to recent rainfall and increased mosquito counts. Beginning today, the City's Vector Control will add additional routes and weekend mosquito spraying to help reduce the mosquito population across the city. The expanded spraying schedule for this weekend and next week will be as follows:

See the Mosquito Spray Route Map below.

Larviciding, the control of mosquito larvae before they become adults, is conducted from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Adulticiding (spraying), the control of adult mosquitos that are nuisances, is conducted during evening hours from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Vector Control program reminds the public to keep themselves safe and help by caring for their property by ensuring grass and shrubs are properly trimmed. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, so help reduce mosquito breeding grounds by draining any standing water, including water that collects in empty cans, tires, buckets, clogged rain gutters, and saucers under potted plants.

Vector Control typically sprays at night when traffic conditions are minimal. Due to State and Federal Mandates, Vector Control cannot spray in areas near a body of water when wind conditions are not optimal or in proximity to individuals who are outdoors.

The Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District recommends following the 5 Ds of Defense:

DEET - If you will be outside - use insect repellent containing DEET

DRESS - Dress in long sleeves and pants when you're outside.

DAWN, DAYTIME, and DUSK-Mosquitoes are most active at dawn, daytime, and dusk. Avoid being outside during these times of the day.

DRAIN - Curb mosquito breeding areas by draining standing water.

DOCTOR - Consult your physician if you feel sick after being bitten.

Please call 311 to report abandoned property, high grass, or standing water.

Media representatives can contact Public Information Officer Cassandra Hinojosa at 361-826-2944 or [email protected].