Community Mosquito Control.
Simple steps at every home help protect the entire community from mosquitoes and the health risks they carry.
Mosquito control starts right in our backyards. Eliminate standing water from planters, buckets, and gutters weekly, and cover or drain boats and outdoor containers after rain. Keep screens in good condition and report areas of concern to local mosquito control programs. Working together, we can keep Barrier Beach comfortable and healthy.
Mosquito Control
The Suffolk County Department of Public Works, Division of Vector Control is responsible for controlling mosquitoes, ticks, and other arthropods of public health importance. Keep track of Pesticide Application Notifications here, along with common sense tips on how to reduce possible exposure.
Mosquito Control Requests
You can submit a Mosquito Control Request online, here. You can also submit a control request by calling 631-852-4271.
No Spray Registry
Suffolk County has a “no-spray” registry for people who do not want their property subject to adult mosquito control (aerosol and fog applications). You can register your address by filling out the form here and mailing it to: Division of Vector Control, 335 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, NY 11980-9744. Please note this is an annual registry. You will be contacted annually to confirm you still want to remain on the no spray registry. If you do not answer, your home will be removed from this registry.
A list of mosquito control products used and their safety sheets can be found here (scroll down to “Vector Control” section).
Measures we can all take to reduce mosquitos around our homes:
– Mosquitoes need standing water to reproduce, so check your yard at least weekly for standing water in containers and DUMP THE WATER!
– Dispose of old tarps, cans, containers, buckets and similar water-holding containers;
– Discard old tires on your property as tires are a major mosquito breeding source;
– Drill water drainage holes in the bottom of garbage pails;
– Make sure roof gutters drain properly, check and clean clogged gutters on a regular basis;
– Turn over or dump water from plastic kiddie pools, toys, and wheelbarrows when not in use;
– Change the water in birdbaths at least weekly;
– Clean vegetation and debris from the edges of backyard ponds; add fish and circulate the water;
– Keep shrubs and grass trimmed so adult mosquitoes will not rest in your yard;
– Clean and chlorinate swimming pools and hot tubs;
– Drain water from pool covers often.
We of course encourage all of you to do your own research and visit the Suffolk County Vector Control webpage for more information.
Suffolk County Alert Notifications
Create a Smart911 profile to sign up for many different types of alerts including mosquito spraying and hurricane information. You can customize which types of alerts you would like to receive and how.
