The total number of service requests this April was low compared to the five-year average (158 requests compared to an average of 241 requests). The lower-than-average total amount is mainly because of the low number of mosquito service requests (56 in 2022 compared to an average of 115). The unusually low abundance of Culex pipiens mosquitoes this April may have resulted in fewer mosquito service requests, as that species of mosquitoes generates the most service calls. Yellowjacket and wasp service requests increased most sharply from the previous month, as is expected when the temperature increases. The “other” category included a variety of requests regarding bees, ticks, mites, midges, flies, and cockroaches.
This table contains the number of each type of service request in April 2022 compared to the five-year average in April.
Type of Request
April 2022
5-year April average
Mosquito
56
115
Rodent
54
41
Yellowjackets/wasps
35
42
Mosquito fish
14
14
Insect identification
10
7
Dead birds
4
10
Wildlife
2
3
Other
21
16
Total
196
241
This graph shows the number of service requests by type in 2022. Most categories of service requests have had a seasonal increase in number, with the exception of mosquito-related requests.
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