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Mosquito Control Commission
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Request Service online or call us at 757-382-3450.
Where Are We Spraying Tonight?
Scheduled sprayings for this evening are reflected on the following map: View Full-Screen Version of Map.
Overview
Mosquito Control is important to the community because of the vector potential that exists from mosquitoes in transmitting diseases and the annoyance factor in disrupting outdoor activities. The vector potential of mosquitoes stems from the female's bloodsucking habits. A mosquito can only transmit the disease after it becomes infected itself after gaining the pathogen from an infected animal or person. Various mosquito species are capable of transmitting malaria, dengue, yellow fever, filariasis, encephalitis and other diseases. The mosquito-borne disease that causes the most health concern in our area are: Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV).
Public health is the primary concern of the Commission but not the only reason for mosquito control. Mosquitoes can be a nuisance to the public by affecting labor efficiency, depreciation of real estate values, and interference with outdoor activities. They can also affect the health of livestock, pets, and wild animal populations.
Meetings
A full list of meetings can be viewed on the City's Boards & Commissions: Full List & Meeting Schedules page.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Mosquito Control Commission
Physical Address
1611 Shell Road
Chesapeake, VA 23323
Phone: 757-382-3450Fax: 757-673-5178
- What if I don’t want my property treated or sprayed?
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Call Chesapeake Mosquito Control at 757-382-3450 so that we can mark your property for no spray. Also, please visit Chesapeake Alert to register for Chesapeake Alerts and receive automatic notification of nighttime spray in your area.
- Are mosquitoes attracted to some people more than others?
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Yes. Mosquito attraction to humans is a very complex matter. Primarily, mosquitoes are attracted to the carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted from the breath and to the chemicals produced by the skin. In addition to CO2, some species of mosquitoes are attracted to certain fragrances and colors. During mosquito season it is recommended that people who wish to be less attractive to mosquitoes wear unscented products (hair spray, soap, deodorant, etc.) and light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
Another way to become less attractive to human-biting mosquitoes is to wear commercially available, proven mosquito repellents. The most common proven repellent is DEET (N,-diethyl-meta-toluamide). There are many unproven products commercially available as mosquito repellents. No matter what repellent is used, the entire label should be read thoroughly.
- What purposes do mosquitoes serve?
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All species of plants and animals have their place in nature. Mosquitoes are no exception. They are an important link in the food chain. Many animals depend on them as a source of food.
During their aquatic stage, mosquito larvae provide food for the other aquatic insects such as dragonfly nymphs and beetles, fish, frogs, and other water-dwelling animals. As adults, mosquitoes are eaten by birds, bats, spiders, lizards, and other insects.
Mosquitoes do not feed on blood alone. The blood meal is taken by the female to produce eggs. Both males and females need liquid nourishment for food. Plants provide the source of liquid nourishment. Mosquitoes feed on plant nectar, honeydew, fruit juices, and liquids oozing from injured plants. Because of this need for nourishment, mosquitoes are important pollinators of wildflowers during this feeding process.