Volusia County Underscores Importance of Mosquito Control During Awareness Week

Posted On: June 18, 2025

The 2025 National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, observed from June 15 to 21, serves as a timely reminder of the critical role mosquito control plays in protecting public health and enhancing the quality of life in Volusia County. Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance-they can carry and transmit serious diseases. By investing in prevention and control strategies, the County's Mosquito Control Division helps safeguard residents, visitors, and local ecosystems from the health risks and discomfort associated with these pests.

Volusia County Mosquito Control operates year-round using a comprehensive and science-based strategy known as integrated pest management. This approach emphasizes surveillance, prevention, and targeted treatment to reduce mosquito populations in a way that minimizes environmental impact. Crews routinely collect data through mosquito traps, landing rate counts, and field inspections, using this information to determine where and when to apply treatments. Instead of spraying on a fixed schedule, the County bases its response on real-time mosquito activity, ensuring resources are used efficiently and effectively.

The County also encourages residents to take simple, proactive steps to reduce mosquito breeding around their homes. Mosquitoes need only a small amount of standing water to lay eggs, so residents should routinely tip over flowerpots, buckets, birdbaths, toys, and anything else that collects rainwater. Discarding unused containers, repairing leaky outdoor faucets, and keeping gutters clear can further reduce potential breeding grounds. When outdoors, especially during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active, residents should wear long sleeves and pants when possible and use EPA-registered insect repellent to help prevent bites.

Residents can learn how to request mosquito control services for their area by visiting www.volusia.org/mosquito. For more information, call 386-424-2920 or email [email protected].