Mosquito Trapping
Throughout the mosquito season, the health district places mosquito traps in known natural and man-made breeding locations.
The mosquitoes collected in the traps are identified and tested for West Nile virus, Western equine encephalitis and St. Louis encephalitis.
For more information on mosquito trapping visit our Surveillance webpage.
Green Swimming Pools & Standing/Stagnant Water
Unmaintained swimming pools are a tremendous breeding source for mosquitoes. If larvae are present in a green pool, chlorine will not kill them. Professional assistance is needed to prevent larvae from becoming adult mosquitoes.
A small puddle that holds water for seven days is a potential breeding source for mosquitoes.
Contact your local code enforcement agency to report green swimming pool, stagnant and standing water.
