Are individuals who do mosquito control required to be licensed?

Yes, all individuals who use insecticides to control mosquitoes are required to be licensed by SDDA. There are two exceptions: homeowners who fog for mosquitoes on their own residential property and individuals who use certain insecticides to treat tires for mosquitoes at tire shops, tire recycling sites and similar businesses. For information about mosquito control licensing, call SDDA at 1-605-367-5439.

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1. How are adult mosquitoes controlled?
2. What agency conducts mosquito control in my town?
3. Why is the local government fogging for mosquitoes in my community?
4. Why do they fog mosquitoes when I am out taking my evening walk?
5. Will local officials notify me before fogging?
6. What insecticides are used to fog for mosquitoes?
7. How long does the fog kill mosquitoes?
8. If the city has been fogged for mosquitoes, are all mosquitoes in my area eliminated?
9. Are the insecticides used for fogging safe?
10. Do I need to wash home-grown fruits and vegetables after the mosquito fogging?
11. What should I do if I have medical questions about insecticides?
12. Will the fogging kill birds or other large animals?
13. Are individuals who do mosquito control required to be licensed?
14. Can I fog my backyard for mosquitoes?
15. Can I treat a depression that floods in my backyard for mosquitoes?
16. Can communities use other methods to control mosquitoes besides fogging?
17. Where can I get more information on West Nile virus?