Resources
Government Resources
CDC West Nile Virus Info
A comprehensive guide to West Nile virus from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
CDC Dirision of Vector Borne Disease
The CDC’s Division of Vector-Borne Diseases provides links and information about a variety of diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, ticks and fleas.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provides information about mosquitoes and pesticides used to control them.
Texas Department of Health
This site is the Texas Department of State Health Services’ site for fact sheets and for current information about West Nile virus cases in Texas.
Other Resources
Repellent Calculator
An easy to use calculator to help you choose a mosquito repellent that will give you the kind of protection you need, from the National Pesticide Information Center.
American Mosquito Control Association
The American Mosquito Control Association is one of the most authoritative sources for mosquito information.
Videos
Mosquito Control Around the House
Videos show practical steps you can take to protect yourself and make your home landscape more livable during mosquito season.
How Many Mosquitoes?
How many mosquitoes are there in YOUR backyard?
Observing Mosquito Larvae
You’ve been told that you should eliminate mosquito breeding sites around your home, but what do these really look like?