Vector Control

The Vector Control program assists individual property owners with eradicating rodents and pests on their property.

Rodent Control

Rodents, particularly rats, are responsible for substantial property damage. They may transmit diseases that could affect public health, such as Murine typhus, plague, salmonellosis, trichinosis, leptospirosis, and rat-bite fever.

To report a rodent problem, call the rodent information line at 512-978-0300, or send an email

To report code violations that are contributing to a rodent problem, such as tall weeds/grass, trash, or debris, call 3-1-1 or file a complaint online. The City of Austin will conduct an investigation and pursue legal action if necessary to bring the property into compliance.

Tenants experiencing rodent problems in multi-family or commercial rental property are advised to contact either the Austin Tenant's Council or the city's Code Compliance Office at 3-1-1. Landlords are required by law to maintain their rentals from rodent or insect infestations.

Mosquito Control

Mosquitos can cause outbreaks of several mosquito-borne diseases of public health concern in Texas, including encephalitis, West Nile virus, dengue fever and dog heartworm. Effective mosquito control helps to control mosquito populations to reduce or prevent these outbreaks and serves to enhance the enjoyment of outdoor activities by everyone in the community.

To report a mosquito problem, call 512-978-0370 or send an email.

Arbovirus Surveillance Maps

View the latest Austin/Travis County Arbovirus Surveillance Map.

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Bees and Stinging Insects

A city ordinance regulates the management of bee colonies within City limits, but we are not licensed to exterminate, remove or relocate bees and stinging insects. We can provide information, education and a referral list with contact information for several local area beekeepers.

To report a bee or stinging insect problem, call the Bee Information Line at 512-978-0370 or send an email.

Other Bee & Stinging Insect Resources