2025 Service Requests
The total number of service requests in August was much higher than average (725 requests compared to a five-year average of 587). Yellowjacket/wasp service requests declined in number since July but remain the most frequent category of service requests and above average for the month (470 requests compared to a five-year average of 349). Rodent service requests were above average for August, while mosquito service requests were low in number, continuing a trend throughout this spring and summer.
Service requests in the category “other” included insect-related requests regarding bees, flies and fleas. Warm sunny days increase activity of a variety of types of insects.
| Type of Request | August 2025 | August 5-year average (2021-2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowjackets/wasps | 470 | 349 |
| Rodents | 97 | 72 |
| Mosquito | 82 | 102 |
| Dead birds | 22 | 19 |
| Insect identification | 22 | 16 |
| Mosquitofish | 15 | 13 |
| Wildlife | 5 | 5 |
| Ticks | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 11 | 11 |
| Total | 725 | 587 |
This graph shows the number of service requests of each category from each month of 2025.
Page last reviewed: September 8, 2025