As a result of the recent heavy rains, mosquitoes in Galveston, Harris and Brazoria counties are more widespread than normal. For more information or to report a location that needs to be sprayed for mosquitoes, call:

Galveston County Mosquito Control District at 1-800-842-5622 or 281-534-2726

Harris County Mosquito Control at 713-440-4800

Both Galveston County and Harris County Mosquito Control place their spraying activity and schedules on their websites, at:

www.hcphes.org/hcmosquitoctrl/dbInfoActivityMaps/currentcombined.htm ( Harris County)
www.co.galveston.tx.us/mosquito_control/ (Galveston County)

To help reduce the mosquito population, residents can:

- Check for items that might hold water, including wheelbarrows, tires, hubcaps, toys, garden equipment, pool covers, tarps, plastic sheeting, pipes, drains, boats, recycling bins, and trash.

- Remove standing water that may be frequently caught when watering plants, and from rainfall. The common areas are: rain gutters, wading pools, flowerpots, plant saucers, puddles, buckets, jars and cans.

- Stock ornamental ponds with fish that feed on mosquito larvae.