Mosquitoes are well-known to spread disease. So are rats and other pests in and around Goleta. The Mosquito and Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County provides services and information to reduce the risk of diseases being spread from vectors to humans. See below for some Frequently Asked Questions about MVMD and how you can be part of the local effort to “Fight the Bite.”
What’s a vector?
Vectors are animals or insects such as rats, mice, mosquitoes, ticks, bees, wasps, and flies that can transmit diseases or cause illness or discomfort to humans.
What’s a mosquito and vector management district?
The Mosquito and Vector Management District (MVMD) of Santa Barbara County is an independent special district that serves the cities of Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria and unincorporated areas of Santa Barbara County. MVMD controls and monitors disease-carrying mosquitoes and rodents, tests for vectored diseases and educates the public on how to reduce the probability of contracting such diseases. The focus is on mosquito control to help protect the public from issues that can arise from these insects.
When should I contact the MVMD?
When you are bothered by mosquitoes, flies, bees, wasps, mice, or rats, a trained vector control technician will assist you in locating the problem and help you decide what is the best and safest way to solve it.
Contact MVMD to learn more about controlling pests: (805) 969-5050 or info@mvmdistrict.org or visit our website at www.mvmdistrict.org.
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