Amarillo Won’t Spray Your Yard For Mosquitoes. Here’s What They Will Do.

Mosquitoes have been a hot topic lately in Amarillo, Texas. The recent rains have made it seem like they're taking over.

We're all trying to find ways to get rid of them. There are repellents, plants you keep around the yard, candles, and some even cut back on their alcohol intake because it can make them more attractive to mosquitoes.

The City of Amarillo has entered the fray by spraying mosquito hot spots all over town. The crews have been out and about recently, trying to cut back on mosquito populations. Some have questioned whether or not the City will spray your yard for you.

The Truth: Will the City of Amarillo Spray Your Yard For Mosquitoes

Today, the City of Amarillo took to social media to finally put the matter to rest. If you're hoping the City will spray your yard, you might be out of luck.

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According to the City of Amarillo, the truth is that they will not come spray your yard for you. What they will do is spray public areas and walkways. Your yard is your problem.

Why the City Sprays Public Zones Only

There is a bit of a catch, though. The City does have a system in place that allows you to report mosquito hot spots in town. When people make these reports, the City takes the information and uses it to determine where to spray.

If several people in the same area report it as a mosquito hot spot, the City will develop a strategy and then go spray in that area. They're trying to cut down the most problematic mosquito populations.

How You Can Report a Mosquito Hotspot

There's a good reason for this. West Nile Virus is a constant concern during mosquito season. There have already been reports of West Nile in Lubbock. The last thing we want is for it to be here.

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If you know of an area overrun with mosquitoes in Amarillo, you can report it to the City using their website. You can also find out more about the City's efforts to control mosquito populations in town by visiting their website.