Your community may want to find out information about
mosquito control efforts that are available. The info summarized below
includes a telephone number for further information.
The
Mosquito Control Section provides a direct service to
approximately 2,100 communities in 22 Maryland
counties and Baltimore
City. The primary goal of
this program is to prevent the occurrence of mosquito-borne disease in humans,
pets and livestock. Mosquito control is an economic necessity in some parts of
Maryland
dependent on outdoor tourism during the summer. The program relies on surveys
and monitoring of the larval and adult mosquito populations to coordinate
control activities. Control techniques include breeding source reduction, public
education, biological control and insecticide applications from aircraft or
ground equipment.
To find out more, call Mosquito Control at 410-841-5870.