Mission: To provide an integrated pest management program for mosquitoes and other biting arthropods of public health importance that ensures an adequate surveillance system for both pest and potential disease-bearing mosquito species; to meet acceptable outdoor comfort needs of the public; to ensure protection of environmental concerns; to ensure a rigorous pesticide safety program for employees and the public; and to follow all state and federal law regulations and standards and compile required records of activities.

What they are doing to be more “green”

Minnows: This division stocks semi-permanent and permanent water areas with native minnows to control mosquito production. These fish prey on immature mosquitoes so there is less need to use insecticides. Additionally, grass carp are put in stormwater ponds to feed on weeds, reducing the need for herbicides.