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Mosquito Control
THIS SUMMER: The Maryland Department of Agriculture has started the Mosquito Control program with spring larviciding. The regular season will begin May 30th and continue into early September. Work may continue late into September if necessary. The program consists of larviciding (control of immature stages of the mosquito). Known breeding areas will be checked biweekly and will be treated if necessary. There will be no routine adult control work (spraying) using truck mounted sprayers. To report mosquito problems in Greenbelt, please call Public Works at (301) 474-8004. Problem areas will be forwarded weekly to the Mosquito Control Office. |
You Can Prevent West Nile Virus by Avoiding Mosquito Bites and Reducing
Mosquito Populations in Your Neighborhood
West Nile Virus (WNV) is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected
mosquito. While most people infected with WNV will not feel ill or
will experience only
mild flu-like symptoms, the virus can cause encephalitis or inflammation
of the brain.
The West Nile Surveillance Plan for Maryland
The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, in cooperation with
the Maryland Department of Agriculture has developed a plan to detect West
Nile virus (WNV) in Maryland. The surveillance plan at this time emphasizes tracking WNV in humans, horses
and mosquitoes. By trapping and testing mosquitoes for WNV, state officials
can follow the spread of WNV and issue prevention guidelines and determine
the need for mosquito management and control.
Protect Yourself and Your Family from Mosquito Bites
Take steps to avoid mosquito bites:
- Stay indoors at dusk and at dawn when mosquitoes are most active
- Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants when outdoors
- Use insect repellent when outdoors, following product directions
- Use screens on open windows, and repair any holes
Eliminate Mosquito Breeding Sites
Eliminate standing water where mosquitoes lay their eggs:
- Throw away used tires and put drainage holes in playground tires
- Remove or turn over buckets and other containers that can collect rain water
- Turn over children's wading pools, wheelbarrows, canoes and garbage can lids
- Clean roof gutters and downspout screens regularly
- Flush bird baths and potted plant drainage trays twice weekly
- Fix dripping outdoor water faucets, and eliminate puddles under air conditioners
- Store pet bowls indoors when not in use
- Clean and chlorinate swimming pools
- Adjust tarps over pools, boats, etc. so that rain water
will not collect
Dead Bird Pick-up and Testing For West Nile Virus Ends In MarylandSince West Nile Virus is firmly established within the State, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has determined that pick-up and testing of dead or sick birds is no longer necessary at this time.
Reports of dead birds will no longer be accepted. If you find any dead birds, please dispose of them in the following manner:
- Wear gloves and put the bird in a plastic bag
- Place the dead bird in an outdoor trash receptacle or
- Bury the dead bird
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after disposing of the bird
Sick or injured birds should be reported to your local
wildlife rehabilitator. For a list of licensed wildlife rehabilitators
in your area, please call
1-877-463-6497.
For More Information About West Nile Virus:
on County Property Department of Public Works |
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on Private Citizens' Property (8 am - 1 pm) Department of Public Works |
Prince George's County Health Department
Communicable and Vector-borne Disease Control
Largo, Maryland 20774
Tel: 301-583-3750 or Fax: 301-583-3794
City of Greenbelt-Animal Control
Department of Planning and Community Development
15 Crescent Road, Suite 200
Greenbelt, Maryland
Animal Control: 301-474-6124
Animal Shelter: 240-508-7533
FAX: 301-345-5418
