The City of Amarillo actively manages mosquito populations by treating over 100 sites around the city. This treatment is necessary when environmental conditions create stagnant standing water, which is ideal for mosquito larvae to start hatching.

Prevent Mosquitoes on Your Property

Female mosquitoes lay their eggs in stagnant water. To help prevent mosquitoes from breeding on your property:

• Dump and drain any standing water (e.g., in pet bowls, trash, or pools).
• Cover or drain pools when not in use.
• Remove any items that may collect water.

Report a Mosquito Problem

Do you have mosquitoes?

Let us know by emailing ehealth@amarillo.gov (include the address or general area of compliant).

Environmental Health Mosquito Control Methods

The Environmental Health Department works to control mosquito populations through various methods.

Space Spraying

Space spraying involves using an ultra-low volume machine to dispense pesticide into the air, effectively killing adult mosquitoes.

Larviciding

Larviciding is a method of mosquito control that targets mosquito larvae in standing water. By killing the larvae, it prevents them from developing into adult female mosquitoes that bite.

Larviciding Areas

The map below shows the major larviciding areas within the City of Amarillo by zip code. Green squares indicate the primary areas of focus. Additionally, uncurbed ditches throughout the city are also treated to control mosquito populations.

Helpful Mosquito Control Resources

• Mosquito Bite Prevention
• Mosquito Control Program
• Protect Yourself from Mosquito Bites