Dayton, TX
Home MenuMosquito Control
Mosquito Control Program – Summer Spraying
During the summer months, the Public Works Department conducts routine mosquito spraying within the City of Dayton limits to help control mosquito populations and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses.
Spraying Schedule & Equipment
-
Spraying occurs on Thursdays, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
-
The city operates three mosquito control trucks:
-
One mister truck
-
Two fogger trucks
-
-
Trucks operate in rotation across designated zones to ensure full coverage.
Community Responsibility
🦟 Take Responsibility for Your Health: Protect Yourself & Your Family from Mosquitoes
The Texas Department of State Health Services offers the following practical tips to help you stay safe and reduce your risk of mosquito bites and mosquito-borne illnesses:
✅ Drain
-
Eliminate standing water around your home. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water found in:
-
Flowerpots
-
Birdbaths
-
Clogged gutters
-
Buckets, toys, and other containers
-
Unmaintained swimming pools
-
👕 Dress
-
Wear long sleeves and pants when outdoors, especially in areas with high mosquito activity.
-
For added protection, spray clothing and exposed skin with insect repellent.
🌅 Dusk & Dawn
-
Mosquitoes are most active at dusk and dawn.
-
Stay indoors during these times if possible.
-
If you must go out, use insect repellent to protect yourself.
🧴 DEET and Other Repellents
-
Look for repellents containing:
-
DEET (n,n-diethyl-m-toluamide)
-
Picaridin
-
Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus
-
-
Use yard sprays for added protection in outdoor spaces.
-
Always follow label instructions for safe use.
-
Do not allow children to apply repellents themselves.
📚 Additional Resources
Together, we can reduce mosquito populations and protect our community. Let’s all do our part!
Free viewers are required for some of the attached documents.
They can be downloaded by clicking on the icons below.
Windows Media Player
Word Viewer
Excel Viewer
PowerPoint Viewer
