Mosquito Control

When surveillance and monitoring indicate the threat from adult mosquitoes of a West Nile virus outbreak, communities often choose the safe and responsible use of pesticides as part of their integrated mosquito management program. The CDC and the EPA recognize the legitimate and compelling need for the prudent use of pesticides as part of a mosquito control program.

Do you want detailed information on specific pesticides? Check out the fact sheets provided by the National Pesticide Information Center

Preventing West Nile Virus: The Facts about Mosquito Applications

West Nile Virus: Pesticide Fears Bite

Pest control in the prevention of West Nile Virus

On target with IPM

Pesticides and Mosquito Control

We'd Better Keep Pesticides: On the thirtieth anniversary of the DDT ban, some reminders of why we need to kill pests

Managing Mosquitoes Using Chemical Insecticides

Adulticiding Mosquitoes 

Using insect repellents safely

Insect repellent Q&A from the CDC

Mosquitoes: How to control them

Use pesticide products responsibly