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Mosquito Control in Broomfield
If you have a mosquito complaint/concern, please call the Broomfield Mosquito Hotline at Vector Disease Control at 303.466.1892 or the Main Office at 303.428.5908. To view the weekly schedule for spraying locations, please click HERE. Please note that spraying occurs on Wednesday evening or occasionally Thursday evening, weather permitting. This page describes the integrated pest management approach to mosquito abatement provided to Broomfield by Vector Disease Control International (formerly Colorado Mosquito Control). The City and County of Broomfield contracts for mosquito control services with Vector Disease Control, Inc. (Vector). They provide three layers of |
Mosquito spray doesn't affect bees and other pollinators because they are only active between 8 a.m. |
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All adult mosquito spray applications occur on Wednesday evenings or occasionally Thursday evening, between dusk (~8:30 p.m.) and dawn (~6:00 a.m.), WEATHER PERMITTING. Applications may be canceled or postponed, all or in part, without notice. View information on pesticides used by Vector. If you would like to be added to Vector's Call Notification, please call their Broomfield office at 303.466.1892 or the main office at 303.428.5908.
The third layer of protection is public education to help residents understand that individuals need to take precautions to minimize mosquito annoyance and the spread of West Nile Virus. Residents need to apply mosquito repellant each time they go outside and minimize standing water in their yards!
Everyone can follow the "Four
- Use DEET or
another approved insect repellent every time you are outside duringhigh risk times (dusk and dawn). A product with 23.8% DEET provides 302 minutes of full protection. Products with 6.7% DEET provide 112 minutes of protection. Reapply as directed. DRAIN all standing water around your home where mosquitoes breed. Unclog roof drains, remove old tires or any unused containers that might hold water. Don'toverwater lawns and gardens. Replace water in kiddie pools and bird feeders at least every five days.- Limit your outside activity at DAWN and DUSK, when mosquitoes are most active.
- DRESS property in long-sleeved shirts and long pants while outdoors during
high risk times or in mosquito-infested areas.
If you have a mosquito complaint or would like additional information about the program's techniques for monitoring and treatment of larvae and adult mosquitoes, please call the Broomfield Mosquito Hotline at 303.466.1892 or the Main Office at 303.428.5908 or visit Vector Disease Control,
West Nile Virus (WNV)

Signs and Symptoms:
Most people (about 80%) who are infected with West Nile Virus do not become ill or have symptoms. The typical time from infection to the onset of signs and symptoms is 3 to 14 days. About 20% of people develop a mild infection known as West Nile Fever. Common signs and symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, and
Less than 1% of people infected show more severe signs and symptoms, such as inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord (meningitis). Signs and symptoms of these diseases include high fever, severe headache, stiff neck, disorientation or confusion, stupor or coma, tremors, convulsions, pain, and even partial paralysis. Seek medical attention right away if any of these conditions
Source: Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency
Related Links
West Nile Virus FAQs
Centers for Disease Control
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment