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