Vegetation Management
Pinellas County controls invasive and nuisance weeds in our storm water, retention, mitigation ponds, lakes and ditches to improve drainage and reduce mosquito breeding.
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Stormwater & Vegetation Division
Stormwater and Vegetation, a division of Public Works, operates and maintains the county's stormwater infrastructure, maintains right-of-ways, easements and other lands through the practice of urban forestry, landscape services, and vegetation management. The division also provides countywide mosquito control for public health protection, is responsible for watershed management and surface water quality as well as the administration of the county's floodplain management program.
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Frequently Asked Questions – Mosquito
Frequently asked questions about how Pinellas County treats for mosquitoes....
The Mosquito Life Cycle
There are 37 species of mosquitoes in Pinellas County. Each species has a habitat they are adapted to, such as floodwater, swamps......
About Us: Public Works
The Public Works Department manages essential transportation, pedestrian and drainage infrastructure, as well as critical natural and urban environmental resources for Pinellas......
Mosquito Control
Goals Our highest priority at Pinellas County Mosquito Control is to protect public health and mitigate the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses. We......
Mosquito Prevention and Protection Tips
The best way to protect yourself and your family is to practice the 3 Ds: Dump or cover standing water. Dress in......
What to Expect at a Mosquito Service Request
Pinellas County Mosquito Control divides the county into 11 zones with a dedicated mosquito technician servicing each of them. In addition to......
Vegetation Management
Vegetation Management controls invasive and nuisance weeds in our stormwater, retention and mitigation ponds, lakes and ditches. Control methods are a combination......
Urban Forestry and Landscape Services
Our Urban Forestry and Landscape Services section manages the urban forest of Pinellas County. The section is made up of two teams:......
Watershed Management – Lake Seminole Watershed
Lake Seminole is the second largest lake in Pinellas County at 684 acres. Its watershed encompasses 4,160 acres and includes multiple tributaries......
Watershed Management – Lake Tarpon Watershed
Lake Tarpon is the largest lake in Pinellas County with a surface area of four square miles. Its watershed encompasses 2,860 acres,......