Mosquito Control

Welcome to the City of Portsmouth Mosquito Control.  Our mission is to insure public health and safety by means of an integrated pest management strategy towards mosquito control.  The City of Portsmouth uses a variety of methods and techniques to reduce or eliminate potential breeding sources for juvenile and adult mosquitoes.  Our team is dedicated to not only making Portsmouth a fun and exciting city to spend time outdoors safely, but also recognizes the importance of being environmental stewards towards the city's natural resources.

Beekeeper Information

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The City of Portsmouth understands the vital role that bee's have as pollinators.  Please help us keep the bees safe by informing us where there are hives located within city limits.  This information will be used by our department to create a buffer zone around hives to ensure that no harm is done.

Hive Locations should be called in at 757-393-8666.

Please feel free to contact us if there are any additional questions that you have.

Our Program

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The City of Portsmouth utilizes an Integrated Pest Management approach to mosquito control.  This means that we use multiple methodologies and tactics to reduce or eliminate mosquito problems within the city.  Trapping, Identification, and Larval Surveillance are just some of the methods used.