VECTOR CONTROL HAS MOVED! Mosquito Eating Fish Available 6/27/2008
Environmental Services Vector Control has moved to 3220 W. Gibson Lane, Suite 500, Phoenix. County residents are still able to take advantage of the free mosquito eating fish (Gambusia) – No charge! ....More Details

Back to School: Protect Yourself Against Mosquito Bites 8/24/2007
The 2007 West Nile Virus (WNV) season has been especially active, and the Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services to remind residents to take precautions to protect themselves and their l ....More Details

11 New cases of West Nile virus in Maricopa 7/18/2007
Human Cases Well Ahead of Last Year; Residents Reminded to Rid Yard of Standing Water. Mosquito Breeding can occur anywhere; impendng monsoons are predicted to increase the threat of WNV. ....More Details

Maricopa County Confirms First Human Case of West Nile virus 6/21/2007
Maricopa County Department of Public Health confirmed that a West Valley man in his 60s is Maricopa County’s first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) this season. In addition to the first human case  ....More Details

Mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile Virus 6/8/2007
A mosquito sample collected by Maricopa County Vector Control officials in the Chandler area has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). County urges residents to “Fight the Bite” ....More Details

Horse: West Nile positive/ “Fight the Bite” on Memorial Day 5/24/2007
A horse in Maricopa County has been confirmed infected with West Nile virus (WNV); the first equine case in Arizona this year, as reported by local health officials. Vector Control staff with the M ....More Details

First Deaths from West Nile in 2006 9/26/2006
Maricopa County and Pinal counties have recorded their first deaths in 2006 associated with complications from West Nile virus. The deaths come as public health officials are reporting a late season  ....More Details

Mosquitoes Never Rest —‘Fight the Bite’ on Labor Day!!! 8/29/2006
Mosquito breeding season is still in its peak. It is essential to follow necessary recommendations to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and reduce the possibility of being bitten. ....More Details

Maricopa County Confirms First West Nile Virus Human Cases 7/27/2006
Maricopa County Department of Public Health and Arizona Department of Health Services confirmed three cases of West Nile virus (WNV) and one infection in a blood donor. In addition to the first human  ....More Details

Be Mosquito Free, Fight the Bite this 4th of July! 6/30/2006
Many Maricopa County residents will go out to enjoy fireworks displays throughout the valley and participate in other various outdoor activities. Before the festivities begin, the Maricopa County Env ....More Details

Mosquitoes are Here-Protect yourself on Memorial Day Weekend 5/25/2006
Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and with so many people outdoors, it is important to protect our families and ourselves from mosquitoes and the risk of contracting West Nile virus (WNV). ....More Details

Warmer months bring greater risk of mosquito-borne diseases 5/23/2006
Mosquito activity and the potential for disease transmission increase as the weather gets warmer. Recently a male in his forties died from St. Louis Encephalitis virus, a mosquito-borne disease much l ....More Details

Man dies from Saint Louis Encephalitis 5/22/2006
Mosquitoes breed throughout the year in Arizona, but mosquito activity and the potential for disease transmission increase as the weather gets warmer. This unfornate death reminds us that warmer month ....More Details

Cinco de Mayo – friends, parties and mosquitoes?? 5/5/2006
For many Arizonans, Cinco de Mayo marks the beginning of summer – barbecues, pool parties and unfortunately, those pesky little bugs buzzing around your potato salad. Before heading outside, the Maric ....More Details

Fight the Bite! Mosquitoes Not so Cool 10/17/2005
Evening temperatures are dropping encouraging Maricopa residents to spend more time enjoying the cool weather outdoors. However, the current temperatures are still favorable for mosquitoes to be acti ....More Details

A Bite of Success! 9/13/2005
Maricopa County Environmental Services receives first place for the "Fight the Bite" campaign by the Arizona Public Health Association (AZPHA) with the Health Education Media Makers Yearly (HEMMY) aw ....More Details

First West Nile virus death confirmed in Maricopa County 9/8/2005
A male in his sixties from the northwest valley has died from West Nile virus (WNV). ....More Details

Mosquitoes Never Rest —Even on Labor Day Fight the Bite!!! 9/1/2005
Maricopa County residents need to be mindful of the potential threat of WNV and take proper precautions to prevent contracting the disease. ....More Details

It’s raining cats and dogs, and mosquitoes too! 8/9/2005
Maricopa County residents are encouraged to remove any standing water resulting from monsoon storms. ....More Details

Celebrate your Independence from Mosquitoes - Fight the Bite 7/1/2005
Maricopa County Public Health and Environmental Services departments would like to remind residents to take precautions against West Nile Virus this holiday weekend. ....More Details

Hot Weather Brings Greater Threat of West Nile Virus 6/17/2005
Recent test results from the Maricopa County West Nile Virus (WNV) surveillance program are showing increased number of mosquitoes across the Valley. ....More Details

CDC Adopts New Repellent Guide for Upcoming Mosquito Season 4/28/2005
Americans have more options than ever to use in protecting themselves from mosquito bites. Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new guidance about effective mosquito re ....More Details

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus 3/9/2005
A mosquito sample collected by Maricopa County Vector Control Officers in the North Mesa area has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). County urges residents to Fight the Bite. ....More Details