Mosquito Control Guidelines Guidelines For Mosquito Control
Programs NCAP is committed to promoting alternatives and does
not recommend the use of pesticides. However, we recognize that
many communities faced with West Nile virus outbreaks will begin
or expand mosquito spray programs. NCAP recommends the following
guidelines for pesticide programs developed in response to West
Nile virus: - Communities should act carefully and thoughtfully.
Planning should begin early so that crisis actions are not
necessary. Educate the local community about West Nile virus. -
No pesticides should be used unless there are also "source
reduction" efforts to reduce mosquito breeding habitat. In
addition to management of public areas, source reduction should
include cooperative efforts with residents and businesses.
Comprehensive public education about source reduction is
essential. - Focus on programs to kill mosquito larvae. Larval
control is more targeted than mosquito sprays aimed at adults. -
Applications of pesticides (la