Knox County Tennessee

West Nile Virus Control Program (Vector Control)

Environmental investigations are conducted in response to complaints filed with the health department. Mosquito control technicians will investigate to determine if mosquito breeding is occurring. If larvae are found, a plan is developed and implemented to correct the issue. The mosquito-breeding site could be removed or an environmentally-safe product could be applied to the water, which controls mosquito breeding.

Educating the public regarding mosquito control and how to help reduce the incidence of mosquito bites is vitally important. Information is available on this website. In addition, mosquito control employees are available to speak to homeowner associations, community and civic groups, health fairs, or any group interested. For more information, call 865-215-5200.

Additional Resources



Need to report a public
health emergency?

Call 865-215-5093

Have Questions? Call: (865) 215-5555 Email: Health@knoxcounty.org

On the first Wednesday of every month, all KCHD offices and clinics are closed in the morning for staff in-service. On these days, the main location (140 Dameron Ave.) will open at 11 a.m. and the West Clinic (1028 Old Cedar Bluff) will open at 11:30 a.m.

Clinics will also open at 10:30 a.m. (Main location) and 11 a.m. (West Clinic) on the following Wednesdays: April 17 and July 17. All other offices will open at 8 a.m.