Who takes care of street lights (security lights)?
Whichever electric company services your area, Progress Energy or Jones Onslow.
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When does the City start spraying for mosquitoes?
Mosquito spraying generally starts citywide the month of July or August depending on mosquito population.
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When will my area be sprayed?
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mosquito control-spraying schedule is available online. Schedules are pending based on weather conditions. The City does not spray if it rains or is extremely windy. Areas not sprayed on their scheduled days will be sprayed as soon as conditions are favorable.
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Why inspect for mosquitoes, why not just spray?
It is part of our Mosquito Control Program to inspect, not just the resident’s home, but also the surrounding area for possible breeding sites and to provide educational information to residents of the City of Jacksonville in mosquito control. No area will be sprayed without an inspection.
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Who sprays for mosquitoes at churches and schools?
The City of Jacksonville does not spray private property. This is the responsibility of the property owner.
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Who takes care of fire ants?
The City of Jacksonville no longer offers fire ant removal. This is the responsibility of the property owner.
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Do you spray for any bugs besides fire ants and mosquitoes, i.e. bees, termites, etc.?
The City of Jacksonville, Streets Division only spray for mosquitoes.
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Who do I call if I have beavers or beaver dams?
Within city limits the Streets Division will inspect calls for possible beaver invasion. You can report incidents occuring inside City limits at 910 938-5333. Outside City limits, please call Onslow County at 910 455-0181.
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Who does grass cutting on City Property?
Within the city limits, right-of-way the City of Jacksonville Streets Division, Buildings & Grounds Landscaping Division maintains some areas.
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When will my street be swept?
Call Street Division for scheduling dates. 910 938-5333
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Who takes care of the City's Traffic Lights?
The North Carolina Department of Transportation. Ph: 910 455-3777
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Who takes care of street signs?
The City of Jacksonville Public Services Department, Building & Grounds Division is responsible for the maintenance of street signs. Ph: 910 938-5325
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Where can I get a handicap parking sign?
The City of Jacksonville, Public Services Department, Buildings & Grounds Division provides Handicap parking signs, only if the street where the sign is to be placed is City owned property. If the request is for use on private property, it is the property owners’ responsibility. Ph: 910 938-5325
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Who takes care of a vacant lots, i.e. mowing, trash removal, etc.?
This is the responsibility of the property owner.
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I want to close in the ditch by my home. Will the City do it?
The City of Jacksonville will not close in a ditch unless it is required for drainage purposes only. As a rule, no, the City of Jacksonville will not close a ditch.
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If not, can I close a ditch myself?
If you choose to you must contact the City of Jacksonville Engineering Division and apply for a permit and necessary requirements. Ph: 910 938-5262
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Will the City install driveways pipes?
The City of Jacksonville will not install driveway pipes, unless it is required for drainage pipe purposes only, but as a rule, no the City of Jacksonville will not install driveway pipes.
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If not, can I do it myself?
If you choose to spray for bugs, you must contact the City of Jacksonville
Engineering Division and apply for a permit and necessary requirements. You may contact the Engineering Division by calling 910 938-5249.
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