The implementation of vector control surveillance is essential for public health officials aiming to effectively address the nuisance posed by mosquitoes as well as the transmission of vector-borne diseases, including Zika virus, West Nile virus, Dengue fever, and Chikungunya. The Cameron County Environmental Health Program is dedicated to this initiative through a range of methodologies that include trapping, larviciding, adulticiding, and conducting environmental assessments of residential properties. We also invite residents to actively participate in these efforts.
Conducting vector control surveillance allows public health officials to mitigate not only the nuisance aspect associated with mosquitos, but also the spread of vector-borne diseases, such as Zika, West Nile, Dengue, and Chikungunya. Cameron County Public Health’s Environmental Health Program duties include Trapping, Larvaciding, Adulticiding and Environmental Home Assessments
Our program is committed to the active reduction of mosquito populations to safeguard the health and well-being of the community. Additionally, we provide assistance to residents facing issues related to bee hives or swarms on their properties.
Residents may support our initiatives in the following ways:
- Contact our office to provide authorization for our staff to install traps on your property. This installation is necessary for the purposes of collecting, testing, and identifying mosquito populations.
- Remove all standing water from artificial containers, such as bird baths, discarded tires, flower pots, and gutters.
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- Maintain a clean environment on your property and ensure that lawns are mowed on a regular basis.
- Report any properties that may present potential mosquito breeding sites.
- Seek guidance from local pest control companies regarding effective mosquito treatment options for your property.
- Purchase mosquito dunks at local retail stores for use in standing water to eliminate breeding sources.
Should you implement these recommended measures and continue to experience concerns, please contact us to report any elevated levels of mosquito activity or issues related to bees. We kindly ask that you refrain from reporting wasp-related issues. In the event of bee attacks, it is imperative to contact emergency services by dialing 911. You may also utilize our online Health Complaint Form or reach us by telephone at (956)247-3599.
