Mosquito Control Spraying Schedule
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — Vector Control is nearing the end of mosquito season. As the year wraps up, Vector Control is reducing its spraying activities and applying larvicide to remaining stagnant or standing water. This proactive measure will prevent lingering mosquito larvae from maturing into adult mosquitoes.
Vector Control will continue monitoring the mosquito population and conduct adult mosquito sprays if necessary.
Below is the schedule from Monday, October 28, to Friday, November 1.
| Date | Adult Mosquito Spray Zone | Mosquito Larvae Control Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, October 28 | Vector Staff Training Conference | Vector Staff Training Conference |
| Tuesday, October 29 | Vector Staff Training Conference | Vector Staff Training Conference |
| Wednesday, October 30 | Vector Staff Training Conference | Vector Staff Training Conference |
| Thursday, October 31 | N/A | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Friday, November 1 | N/A | 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 |
The route schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather conditions and elevated wind speeds. See the Mosquito Spray Route Map below.
Vector Control program reminds the public to keep themselves safe and help by caring for their property by ensuring grass and shrubs are properly trimmed. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, so help reduce mosquito breeding grounds by draining any standing water, including water that collects in empty cans, tires, buckets, clogged rain gutters, and saucers under potted plants.
Larviciding, the control of mosquito larvae before they become adults, is conducted from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District recommends following the 5 Ds of Defense:
DEET – If you will be outside - use insect repellent containing DEET
DRESS – Dress in long sleeves and pants when you’re outside.
DAWN, DAYTIME, and DUSK—Mosquitoes are most active at dawn, daytime, and dusk. Avoid being outside during these times of the day.
DRAIN – Curb mosquito breeding areas by draining standing water.
DOCTOR – Consult your physician if you feel sick after being bitten.
Please call 311 to report abandoned property, high grass, or standing water.
Media representatives can contact Public Information Officer Cassandra Hinojosa at 361-826-2944 or cassandrah3@cctexas.com.