At a glance
- In the continental United States, local governments and mosquito control districts use several methods to control mosquitoes that spread viruses like West Nile or dengue.
- West Nile outbreaks occur annually.
- Sometimes an infected traveler introduces a virus like dengue to areas where Aedes species mosquitoes live.
Resources
Mosquito control professionals use an integrated mosquito management approach to control mosquitoes.
Mosquito control programs should routinely conduct resistance and efficacy testing.
Mosquito control professionals use a variety of traps to conduct mosquito surveillance.
Track mosquito-based arbovirus surveillance data through specialized surveillance software.
Homeowners and professionals can use adulticides to kill adult mosquitoes.
Homeowners and professionals can use larvicides to kill mosquito larvae.
Why it's important to kill mosquitoes during a disease outbreak: how it works and what you can do.
After a hurricane or flood, protect yourself from mosquito bites and control mosquitoes.
Maps showing the potential range of Aedes species mosquitoes in the contiguous United States.
CDC offers mosquito and tick pool testing to local, state, and territorial health departments.
ArboNET is the national arbovirus surveillance system managed by CDC and health departments.