Edwards Mosquito Abatement District

Fogging Schedule

Mosquito Spraying and Control Update

State and federal laws require that mosquito spraying only occur when sunset temperatures are above 50°F and wind speeds are below 10 MPH. These conditions help protect bees and other pollinators and align with the time when mosquitoes are most active.

As of May 1st, district staff have been actively inspecting and treating standing water and setting traps throughout the area to monitor mosquito populations. Once environmental conditions are met and trap counts exceed set thresholds, nighttime fogging operations will begin across the district.

Spraying Schedule

At EMAD, our goal is to spray the entire district at least once per week, and twice weekly during peak mosquito season. However, as noted above, this depends on weather and trap data.

Being in a resort community adds an extra layer of complexity. We typically aim to complete spraying between Monday and Thursday to avoid heavy weekend traffic. Occasionally, we may spray on Sundays if necessary, but we avoid Fridays due to the increased number of vehicles and pedestrians, which makes spraying more difficult.

As the summer progresses and weather patterns become more consistent, our spraying schedule and routes will stabilize and become more predictable.

Contacting Us

We do have a phone line, but service can be spotty at times, and the high volume of spam and scam calls makes it difficult to respond promptly. For the quickest and most reliable communication, email is the best way to reach us, especially during the busy summer season when we are frequently in and out of the office.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!