Vector Control Program
Vector means any animal capable of transmitting the causative agent of human disease or capable of producing human discomfort or injury, including, but not limited to, mosquitoes, flies, ticks, rats, but not including any domesticated animal.
The Imperial County Vector Control District detects and reduces the spread of mosquito-borne disease through surveillance and abatement activities. The Vector Control District also responds and investigates citizen complaints calls regarding bees and honeybee swarms. As needed or requested, the Vector Control District provides information to the public to assist in resolving problems with other insects or rodents of public health significance. Examples of specific activities include the following:
-Trapping of mosquitoes for number and type, detection of mosquito-borne disease agents (West Nile Virus, St. Louis Encephalitis, Western Equine Encephalitis, etc.)
-Searching for new sources of mosquito breeding
-Inspecting and treating of known mosquito sources
-Eliminating honeybee swarms occurring in unsafe proximity to people (Please note that bee nests must be referred to professional pest control companies that are licensed and equipped to handle aggressive bee colonies)
-Providing public outreach and education relating to prevention of mosquito breeding, protection from mosquito-borne diseases, prevention or elimination of rodent infestations, and other vector health issues
