Franklin County Mosquito Control District

02/26/2026

Franklin County Mosquito Control District is now in the process of looking for seasonal employees for the upcoming 2026 season. We are looking to hire multiple field technicians and a night time fogger. Feel free to call the office at 509-545-4083. Applications are on our website as well.

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02/14/2024

Franklin County Mosquito Control District
The Franklin County Mosquito Control District is now hiring for seasonal summer employees. If interested visit our website and fillout an application: https://fcmcd.org/employment-information/job-opportunities/ or call our office (509) 545-4083 Employment will be from April through September.

08/02/2023

Come check out our booth for this years Nation Night Out! 4-8pm! Thank you to Franklin County Sheriff for hosting a great event!

01/24/2023

Franklin County Mosquito Control is now accepting early applications for the upcoming 2023 season. High school seniors and college students are strongly encouraged to apply and join our staff as we have multiple positions open. Apply today at

Discover how we control the Mosquito population through our Standard Operating Procedure and Integrated Mosquito Management.

06/29/2022

With the warmer weather make sure to empty all standing water around your home. https://fcmcd.org/district-info/additional-info/reducing-mosquitos-around-your-home/
If you have an unused pool or hot tub call FCMCD (509) 545-4083 and we will come and inspect the water and treat if need.

There are many places around your residence where mosquito breeding can occur. Anything that holds water for 72 hours or more will probably breed mosquitoes. The best way for you to combat mosquito breeding around your home is by removing the source. If source removal is not possible change or empty...

06/28/2022

The Franklin County Mosquito Control District is experiencing an abnormal number of adult mosquitoes in West Pasco. With current river levels there is flooding in the Yakima River Deltas and Bateman Island creating mosquito breeding habitat. Until the river recedes the District will be performing ground adulticiding in the area to try reduce the number of adult mosquitoes.

If you are going to be outside please use FDA approved mosquito repellents containing DEET or Picaridin to reduce the likelihood of being bitten. For more information please visit our webpage regarding repellents.

Products containing DEET currently are available to the public in a variety of liquids, lotions, sprays, and impregnated materials. DEET is designed for direct application to human skin to repel insects, rather than kill them. DEET is approved for use on children over two months old. There is no res...

05/16/2022

Franklin County Mosquito Control District is hiring a Lab Technician for the upcoming 2022 mosquito season. Apply online https://fcmcd.org/employment-information/job-opportunities/ or in person at 2601 N. Capitol Ave Pasco, WA.

04/11/2022

Franklin County Mosquito Control District is now looking for a Lab Technician for the upcoming 2022 mosquito season. Apply online https://fcmcd.org/employment-information/job-opportunities/ or in person at 2601 N. Capitol Ave Pasco, WA.

03/18/2021

On the job training while performing Mosquito Abatement procedures.

03/11/2021

Its that time of year again, Franklin County Mosquito Control District is now accepting applications for the 2021 season. Must be 18 years of age, and have a driver's license. Season starts in May and typically ends in September. Click on the link to fill out an application today.

09/11/2020

The Franklin County Mosquito Control District has detected its first positive West Nile virus pool of mosquitoes in Franklin County Washington. The mosquitoes tested were trapped in the Basin City area. District staff are making every effort to protect the health and welfare of Franklin County residents against the spread of West Nile virus.

Please take precaution if you must be outside at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active, make sure to wear a long sleeve shirt and pants as well as a CDC approved mosquito repellent. If there are questions or concern, please contact the District at (509) 545-4083.

06/26/2020

We'll be flying over the Yakima / Columbia River deltas, Bateman Island, Columbia Point and Two Rivers Parks tomorrow morning, treating the water with granules of Bti. Should be done by 11AM.