Vectors of Concern

It also includes animals of importance such as ground squirrels, fleas, ticks, opossums and mice. Although not regularly controlled, our District understands the vital role these animals play in the transmission of diseases such as plague, typhus, hantavirus, and Lyme disease.

Routine disease surveillance is conducted and control measures may be undertaken in cases where disease transmission is likely. More information about specific Vectors:

Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes - About - Learn some basics about mosquitoes and what diseases they can carry.
Mosquitoes - Control: The various methods we use to help keep the mosquito population in check.
Mosquitoes - Public Education: How to prevent bites and some simple steps that you as a resident can take to reduce the mosquito population around your home.

Africanized Honey Bees

AHB - About: Some general information about Africanized Honey Bees and how they got here.
AHB - Dispelling Myths: Learn the facts about "Killer Bees".
AHB - Precaution, Prevention & Removal: How to avoid being stung, what to do if you are, and who to call if you find a bees nest.

Black Flies & Midges

Black Flies & Midges - About: Information about black flies and midges. What time of the year they're prevailant, when and how we go about controlling the population...  Black Fly flyer.pdf

Rats & Mice

Rats & Mice - About: Read about rats and mice to learn what sort of diseases they carry, how they spread disease, as well as information about the two species of most concern.
Rats & Mice - Control: What we can do about rat and mice problems, some steps homeowners can take to avoid providing rodents with potential nesting sites...