Rainy season is here, and that means mosquito season

Both native and invasive mosquitos live and thrive in Miami-Dade County no matter the season. Miami-Dade Mosquito Control inspectors respond year-round to service requests placed by residents and business owners, and regularly treat affected areas that can breed mosquitoes. View the full schedule for organic larvicide truck spraying.

Reducing the likelihood of mosquito breeding is a critical step in preventing the transmission of vector-borne illnesses such as dengue, malaria, chikungunya and potentially Yellow Fever. 

To prevent the bite and spread of disease by mosquitoes, remember to Drain and Cover. Drain any standing rain or irrigation water to prevent mosquito breeding and cover exposed skin with repellent or clothing to prevent mosquito bites.

A team of 30 inspectors stands ready to visit homes and businesses throughout Miami-Dade.  Miami-Dade residents wishing to report a mosquito nuisance issue are encouraged to submit a request or call 311.

Miami-Dade Mosquito Control closely monitors more than 320 traps strategically placed throughout Miami-Dade, keeping tabs on the numbers of mosquitoes present at any given point, which species are in the area, their gender, and whether they are carrying any communicable diseases. The traps are each individually serviced and checked weekly by a team of environmental technicians.