Mission

The Mosquito Control Team

Martin County Mosquito Control works to reduce mosquito populations to protect the health and well-being of residents and visitors. Our goal is to provide mosquito control services that are effective, environmentally conscious, and cost-efficient throughout Martin County.

Monitoring & Surveillance

We use an Integrated Mosquito Management approach to guide our mosquito control activities. This approach includes trapping mosquitoes throughout Martin County, identifying them by species, and using that information to determine the most effective control methods. 

We also work with the Florida Department of Health to monitor and help reduce the risk of mosquito-borne diseases in the community.

Control Strategies

Mosquitoes breed in standing water. The most effective way to reduce mosquito populations is to eliminate or reduce these breeding sites. We work to reduce breeding sites through several methods, including mosquito impoundment areas, the “Tip and Toss” initiative, and an annual tire collection drive.

When source reduction is not possible, we use other control strategies including:

  • Biological control – through native, freshwater, mosquito-eating fish
  • Larviciding – to treat for immature mosquito larvae
  • Adulticiding – to target adult mosquitoes utilizing our ULV spray (fog) trucks

Applications are made only when needed, based upon surveillance data, and we use EPA-registered products. We spray for adults around dusk when mosquitoes are active, but other beneficial insects such as honeybees are inactive. Typically, we rely on ground applications; however, when larger areas need treatment, we use airplanes.

Outreach

While we make every effort to protect our residents, it is important to educate our residents with steps they can take to reduce breeding sites around their homes and protect against bites. We provide presentations to community organizations and participate in events.

Contact Us

Martin County Mosquito Control
(772) 419-6974