The mission of the
Virginia
Department
of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) is to manage fish and wildlife
populations (which does not include insects).
However, they can assist in the management of fish populations and
stocking questions. Fish are primary
predators of mosquitoes. Please call
VDGIF
Verona
office: 540-248-9360
Pond Management - provide
guidance on managing ponds - how a pond is managed in reference to fish and
aquatic vegetation will impact the potential of the pond to breed mosquitoes.
Other Predators - the agency
should be able to provide info on attracting suitable bird predators as well as
bats to help control mature mosquito numbers.
Protection of Habitat - DEQ and
COE take the lead on issues such as treating public water or draining wetlands,
but VDGIF works with these agencies to protect habitat.
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