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Tifton Today
By the People, for the People
Tifton Resumes Monthly Mosquito Spraying
City partners with Astro Exterminating for 2026 mosquito control program
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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The City of Tifton, Georgia will resume its monthly mosquito spraying program on March 5, 2026, continuing a two-year contract with Astro Exterminating Services to spray every street in the city once a month from March through October.
Why it matters
Mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile virus and Zika are a persistent public health concern in the region, so Tifton's mosquito control program aims to reduce the mosquito population and mitigate the risk to residents.
The details
Spraying will typically occur on Thursday evenings between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., with each of Tifton's four City Council districts being sprayed on a rotating weekly schedule. The city will post updates on its social media channels and website in case of any schedule changes due to inclement weather.
- Mosquito spraying will resume on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
- Spraying will continue monthly from March through October 2026.
The players
City of Tifton
The local government of Tifton, Georgia that oversees the city's mosquito control program.
Astro Exterminating Services
The pest control company contracted by the City of Tifton to provide monthly mosquito spraying services.
What’s next
The city will post weekly spraying notifications and any schedule changes on its Facebook page, website calendar and X account.
The takeaway
Tifton's proactive mosquito control program demonstrates the city's commitment to public health and safety, leveraging a partnership with a professional exterminator to mitigate the risks of mosquito-borne illnesses for residents.
