CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — With the recent heavy rainfall, The City of Corpus Christi is proactively preparing for an increase in the mosquito population and has initiated a mosquito spraying schedule for this week.
Corpus Christi Animal Care Services (CCACS) and Vector Control will begin spraying in the following areas of the city:
- Monday, September 4, No spraying due to City Holiday
- Tuesday, September 5, Routes 1, 2, 3 – Calallen
- Wednesday, September 6, Routes 4, 5 - Northwest
- Thursday, September 7, Routes 23, 25 – Southside
- Friday, September 8, Routes 26-Southside
Vector Control reminds the public to keep themselves safe and help by taking care of their property. Remember the 5 D’s of Defense:
- DEET – Use insect repellent containing DEET.
- DRESS – Dress in long sleeves and pants when you are outside.
- DAWN, DAYTIME, and DUSK – Dawn, Daytime, and Dusk are when mosquitoes are most active. Avoid being outside during these times of day to prevent bites.
- DRAIN – Regularly drain standing water, including water that collects in empty cans, tires, buckets, clogged rain gutters, and saucers under potted plants. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water.
- DOCTOR – Consult your physician if you feel sick after being bitten.
