The city sprays for mosquitoes to reduce the potential spread of mosquito-borne diseases.
Mosquito spraying occurs on Friday nights (weather permitting) during the months of May through October.
Spraying will begin each evening at approximately 9 p.m. and continue until the entire city has been treated.
The mosquito spray area covers 70ft. to either side of the spraying truck for a total coverage width of 140ft.
When mosquito surveillance activities detect a higher than normal population of mosquitoes, spraying may be increased to twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays.
The City regularly uses an EPA - approved adulticide application called Kontrol 30-30.
Backyard Explorer - Temporarily unavailable. A typical backyard can open opportunities for mosquitoes to breed. Examine potential problem areas in your own backyard.
Fight the Bite Presentation A detailed look at protection, prevention and steps the City takes to fight the mosquito population.
A word about mosquitos after Hurricane Beryl
Sugar Land’s Streets and Drainage Manager, Ryon T. Bell talks about why we are seeing such a high mosquito population.
Biting Gnats!
Biting gnats are a nuisance insect that, primarily, is active during the day and is not a disease carrier. Therefore, adulticide spraying is not performed. Residents are advised to practice the Four D’s to aid in preventing exposure: Drain, Dusk & Dawn, Dress, and Deet.
Mosquito/Vector Borne Diseases:
Residents are encouraged to inform themselves and take preventative measures to protect themselves and loved ones.