Vector Control Technician Devon checks a utility vault for mosquito larvae while responding to a report of biting mosquitoes in the area.
The total number of service requests was near average in June (345 requests compared to a five-year average of 351). Mosquito related service requests dropped somewhat from May despite an increase in adult mosquito abundances collected in traps. This might be caused by a seasonal reduction of Aedes sierrensis, a treehole mosquito that is very noticeable and prefers to feed on mammals. Yellowjacket and wasp requests increased sharply over the last month, which is typical as daytime temperatures rise. The remaining categories of service requests were near average.
Service requests in the category “other” included insect-related requests including cockroaches, crane flies, midges, and bumblebees.
Type of Request
June 2024
June 5-year average (2020-2024)
Mosquito
116
105
Yellowjackets/wasps
116
135
Rodents
46
44
Dead birds
21
15
Insect identification
16
14
Mosquitofish
10
19
Ticks
6
2
Wildlife
1
4
Other
13
13
Total
345
351
This graph shows the number of service requests of each category from each month of 2024.
Page last reviewed: July 8, 2024
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