Mosquito management at Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge was most recently reviewed and approved as a compatible activity in January 2020. This program monitors and controls mosquitoes using an integrated pest management approach that prioritizes environmental health and minimizes impacts to wildlife.
Each year, the refuge issues a special use permit to San Diego County Vector Control to conduct mosquito management. Refuge and county staff work together to protect public health while safeguarding the refuge’s natural resources.
Management follows a phased approach:
- Early detection and treatment with larvicides when necessary
Adulticides are only considered if the county declares a formal human health emergency
For questions about mosquito management on the refuge, please contact the refuge office.
Sally Brown, Refuge Manager
Sally_Brown@fws.gov
Phone: (619) 964-1980
