Mosquito Spraying Schedule

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - Vector Control is actively working to manage mosquito populations across the city.

By conducting regular maintenance and targeting mosquito breeding grounds, particularly areas with standing water, they aim to significantly reduce the presence of mosquitoes and minimize the risk of mosquito-borne diseases.

This proactive approach helps ensure a healthier and more comfortable living environment for all residents of Corpus Christi.

Vector Control places larvicide tablets in stagnant water areas in the afternoon and then sprays for adult mosquitoes in the evening. If the mosquito population remains elevated, the City will continue these efforts.

Below is the schedule for next week, Tuesday, September 3, to Friday, September 6:

Date	Adult Mosquito Control Zone	Mosquito Larvae Control Zone
Monday, September 2	Holiday	Holiday
Tuesday, September 3	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	9, 10, 13
Wednesday, September 4	11, 12, 16, 17	14, 15, 18
Thursday, September 5	21, 23, 25, 27	19, 20, 22
Friday, September 6	29, 30, 31, 32	24, 26, 28

The spraying route schedule is tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions and wind speeds. 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 nuisance adult mosquitos, 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].

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