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

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

• vector-borne infections
• meningitis/encephalitis
• mosquito-borne
• mosquito control
• questionnaire
• public opinion