Title
Consider/Discuss Mosquito Control Program
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2.2: Continuously provide a high level of customer service to our citizens)
MEETING DATE: June 16, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Code Services
CONTACT: Phillip Hubbard, Director of Code Services
Richard Milam, Health Compliance Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Receive staff’s presentation.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• City staff will provide an overview of the mosquito control program, highlight the City’s recognition of National Control Awareness Week, and share key public education tips to help residents reduce mosquito populations and prevent mosquito-borne illnesses.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The City’s mosquito control program was established in 2004 in response to the emergence of West Nile Virus on the East Coast. Since then, the program has grown into a proactive, modern public-health initiative. Today it operates under an integrate pest management framework that emphasizes three core components: continuous mosquito surveillance, community education, and targeted use of chemical controls when necessary. This approach allows the City to reduce mosquito populations effectively while prioritizing prevention, data-driven decision-making, and responsible use of treatments.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• NA
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A