1. Beekeeper Tracking

   Mosquito Control tracks local beekeepers to prevent adverse effects to bee hives.

2. Frequently Asked Questions

   View mosquito control related questions and answers.

3. Links to Resources

   Access resources like articles by the Virginia Mosquito Control Association or the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

4. Mosquito Facts

   View 8 mosquito facts that include details about mosquito control, mosquito characteristics, and Virginia history.

5. Mosquito Spray Routes (PDF)

   Look over a map with numbered spray routes of the area.

6. Mosquito Life Cycle

   Discover the life cycle of the mosquito which includes a transformation from the egg raft, to larva, pupa, and finally adult.

7. Personal Protection

   Read Portsmouth's personal protection recommendations and the Center for Disease Control's (CDC) recommendations.

8. Surveillance

   Crews perform daily surveillance in which they search for potential mosquito breeding.

9. The Buzz Newsletter

   The Buzz is a monthly summary used to disseminate important information about mosquitoes and mosquito control in the City of Portsmouth.

10. Trapping

    In order to determine where mosquito problems are the largest, crews trap mosquitoes weekly using a variety of traps.