Dare County Mosquito Control assists Dare County residents and visitors by suppressing local mosquito populations and helping to eliminate potential mosquito-borne diseases. Mosquito Control works to safely and economically control mosquitoes at a safe and tolerable level, therefore reducing the risk of mosquito-borne diseases and the nuisance level to acceptable/safe conditions. 

The primary focus is on reducing the viral risk, and the operational emphasis is on habitat reduction/elimination and larval control. Ultra-low volume (ULV) spraying is used only as needed for the control of adult mosquitoes.

Yes! Various mosquito species tend to breed in artificial containers, tires and tree holes, and they stay close to humans in order to keep a blood meal readily available. As a result, these mosquitoes don’t need to leave the area to complete the process of repopulating. Even small quantities of water in containers such as bottles and buckets can provide an ample breeding opportunity for these species.

To help reduce the number of mosquitoes in and around your property, avoid leaving these types of containers outside where they may collect rainwater and become a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. In order to help control these mosquito populations, any containers that will collect rainwater on your property should be tipped over, removed or cleaned regularly.

The primary pesticides that are used in the larval control operations have very low human/mammalian toxicity, and most of these pesticides are very environmentally friendly. Most are toxins produced by bacteria and are very specific to mosquitoes while they are in the larval stage. The pesticides used to control the adult mosquitoes also have very low human/mammalian toxicity and have been used for many years. Most are "synthetic pyrethroids," which are man-made pesticides that mimic a natural product made from chrysanthemum plants.

No, but several companies are currently working to develop a vaccine for both.

Yes, vaccines are available for both types of encephalitis. Your local veterinarian will have more information regarding these vaccines.

The Dare County Public Works Department provides trash collection for the unincorporated areas of Dare County as well as the Town of Kitty Hawk. If your property is located within these areas that are serviced by Dare County Public Works, please visit www.DareNC.com/Subscribe to sign up for email alerts for changes to the trash collection schedule.

If your property is located within one of the towns within Dare County (Duck, Southern Shores, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head or Manteo), please contact your local officials for trash collection information in your area.

Dare County Public Works also mails out a pamphlet every January to property owners in Dare County. This pamphlet lists the year-round trash collection schedule, holiday schedule, large item pickup schedule, as well as information about the Manns Harbor Transfer Station and Buxton Transfer Station and the recycling center locations.  

NOTE: Please note that the Dare County Public Works Department only provides trash collection for the unincorporated areas of Dare County, as well as the Town of Kitty Hawk. The county does not provide trash collection for the towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kill Devil Hills or Nags Head. For more information about which communities are located within unincorporated Dare County, please click here.

Residents and property owners whose homes are located within the unincorporated areas of Dare County can purchase a trash can at Dare County Public Works, which is located at 1018 Driftwood Drive in Manteo. The cost for a trash can is $85.40 if you pick it up at Dare County Public Works or $96.08 if it is delivered to your home. To place an order, please call 252-475-5895.

Dare County Public Works offers parts for a certain model, type and year of trash can. In order to purchase parts for your trash can, we will need the serial number that is located on the front of the trash can. (Not all trash cans will have a serial number.) The serial number on your trash can will determine if parts are available for purchase or if a new trash can will need to be purchased. Please have this serial number from your trash can ready when calling the Dare County Public Works office. This will help us process your order for you efficiently.

 
The following trash can parts are available for purchase (tax included):

Ameri-Kart / Versa-Kart Trash Cans
Lid - $34.11
Lid plug - $2.08
Wheel - $9.07
Axle - $10.52
Wheel Kit - $28.66
Lid, Lid plug, Wheel Kit - $64.85
Spacers - $.61

Cascade Trash Cans
Lid - $24.50
Lid pins - $1.87 each
Wheel - $9.87
Axle - $10.52
Wheel Kit - $30.26
Lid, Lid Pins, Wheel Kit - $58.50

The following dumpster replacement parts are also available:

• Dumpster Lid: $85.40

• Rods & Nuts: $10.68

To place an order for replacement parts or a new dumpster, please call 252-475-5895.

Dare County offers two construction and demolition (C&D) locations for residents and businesses. These items may be brought to either the C&D Landfill located at 1603 Cub Road in Manns Harbor or the Buxton Transfer Station located at 47027 N.C. Highway 12 in Buxton. For more information, please visit www.DareNC.com/PublicWorks.