Public Acceptance of and Willingness to Pay for Mosquito Control, Texas, USA

Emerg Infect Dis. 2022 Feb;28(2):425-428. doi: 10.3201/eid2802.210501.

Abstract

Mosquito control is essential to reduce vectorborne disease risk. We surveyed residents in Harris, Tarrant, and Hidalgo Counties, Texas, USA, to estimate willingness-to-pay for mosquito control and acceptance of control methods. Results show an unmet demand for expanded mosquito control that could be funded through local taxes or fees.

Keywords: Banacos N; Carbajal E; Dacko N; Fredregill C; Hinojosa S; Suggested citation for this article: Dickinson KL; Texas; USA. Emerg Infect Dis. 2022 Feb [date cited]. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2802.210501; United States; et al. Public acceptance of and willingness to pay for mosquito control; meningitis/encephalitis; mosquito control; mosquito-borne; public opinion; questionnaire; vector-borne infections; viruses.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Mosquito Control*
  • Mosquito Vectors
  • Texas
  • Vector Borne Diseases*