Welcome to the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District

The first attempt at mosquito control in the Florida Keys dates back to 1929 when settlers built a bat tower in Sugar Loaf Key. However, the bats abandoned their post instead of dining on the mosquitoes. It is said by some witty locals that the mosquitoes ate the bats! The Perky Bat Tower still stands as a reminder of challenges faced by early settlers.

Today the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District has 56 full time and 25 part time employees working to maintain and control mosquitoes in a manner that preserves and protects the ecological integrity of our scenic lands, waters and environment. Thus enhancing our quality of life and allowing us to enjoy our natural resources safely.

The information contained on this web site is intended to provide basic information on the County's mosquito control program. If you have specific questions about mosquitoes, please contact the office closest to you or call 305-292-7190.

• Up-to-date links and information on the West Nile Virus and similar information from the Florida Department of health.
• Letter by Bill Shaw printed in the Key West Citizen about the West Nile Virus and how we can prevent it from spreading in Monroe County.
• What you can do to better handle protecting yourself, the Keys and the environment.
• Meet our elected Board of Commissioners.