MCHD’s Vector Services offers online portal to request mosquito spraying 06-24-26

June 24, 2026

MCHD’s Vector Services offers online portal to request mosquito spraying

MOBILE, Ala. — The massive amount of rain that has hit Mobile County over the last several weeks has restricted the Mobile County Health Department’s (MCHD) Vector Control Division from conducting mosquito-reduction spraying as part of our ongoing public health efforts. However, regular routes are now being treated again as of this week.

Our online portal is available to help the public request assistance from Vector Services and receive feedback on their request to deal with mosquitoes or rodents. To learn more, visit https://mchd.org/vector-control. From there, you can find a link and a QR code to access the new online portal for ordering services.

The telephone numbers for those without internet access are 251-690-8124 for Mosquito Control and 251-690-8819 for Rodent Control.

“Our team uses data collected from mosquito traps, laboratory testing, public service requests and complaints, and direct field observations by trained inspectors,” said Dr. Derrick Scott, Bureau Director of Environmental Health said. “This data-driven approach allows us to identify areas with elevated mosquito activity and determine the most appropriate and effective treatment methods.

“The Mobile County Health Department remains committed to protecting the community from mosquito-borne diseases and improving the quality of life through effective vector control strategies. Public cooperation and awareness are essential to the success of these efforts.”

Applications are conducted by trained professionals using EPA-approved products and equipment. When used as directed on the label, these treatments are designed to reduce adult mosquito populations while posing minimal risk to people, pets, and the environment.

“At the Mobile County Health Department, we want the public to know that mosquito control starts long before a spray truck enters a neighborhood,” said Dr. Kevin Michaels, Health Officer for Mobile County. “The first and most effective step is removing standing water from containers, tires, and other places where mosquitoes breed. Spraying is one of the last steps we use, after breeding sites are addressed and other control methods have been considered.”

MCHD has launched an interactive story map focusing on mosquito activity and arbovirus surveillance. This tool is for the public to learn about mosquitoes, the arboviruses they cause, and how they can protect themselves. Please visit https://mchd.org/ under Community Tools, or at https://storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/ce89a50495fa4a908880cefe903506b5.