Hidalgo County Health Department

"Vector" means any animal capable
of transmitting the causative agent
of human disease or capable of
producing human discomfort or
injury, including, but not limited
to, mosquitoes, flies, other insects, ticks, mites, and rats, but not including any domesticated animal.

Mosquito Control

The County of Hidalgo Vector Control mission is to detect and minimize vector-borne diseases, to abate mosquitoes, and to assist the public in resolving problems with rodents, wildlife, and insects of medical significance.

Primary services include:

* Detection of the presence/prevalence of vector borne disease through planned tests, surveys and samples
* Inspection and treatment of known mosquito and rodent sources
* Response to customer initiated service requests for identification, advisory, and/or control measures for mosquitoes, rodents, wildlife, and miscellaneous invertevreates (ticks, yellowjackets, cockroaches, bees, fleas, flies, etc.)
* Promotion of public awareness through outreach and educational services

Controlling Backyard Mosquitoes:

* Keep all buckets and cans of water empty and change the water in wading pools every other day.
* Keep swimming pools maintained properly by proper chlorination and working equipment.
* Keep rain gutters cleared of debris.
* Keep vegetation in and around ornamental ponds thinned and minimize mosquito production by adding mosquito fish.

Hidalgo Co. Health Department Environmental Health Division 1304 S 25th Ave. Edinburg, Tx 78539 Phone (956) 383-0111 Fax (956) 383-7351 E-mail environmental@hchd.org