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 Mosquito Control Division
About Mosquito Control
The Mosquito Control Division
protects the health and well-being of county
residents through surveillance, control, education,
research, and technology to prevent and control
mosquito-borne diseases, including St. Louis
encephalitis (SLE) and West Nile Virus (WNV)
encephalitis. Activities include:
- Monitoring the Culex mosquito population, the
primary transmitter of SLE and WNV
- Laboratory analysis of mosquito samples to detect
SLE and WNV
- Monitoring and testing of live and dead birds for
SLE and WNV
- Conducting ground and aerial spraying activities in
areas with confirmed SLE and WNV
- Providing education, training and information to
citizens, schools, community groups and the media
regarding SLE, WNV and mosquito control
- Conducting research to incorporate data into
operational activities
- Utilizing the Geographical Information System (GIS)
to track and monitor mosquito-borne diseases
For more information contact:
Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services
Mosquito Control Division
3330 Old Spanish Trail, Bldg. D, Houston, Texas 77021
Phone: (713) 440-4800 Fax: ( 713) 440-4795
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Last updated: January 17, 2013
Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services
2223 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027
Tel: (713) 439-6000
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