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Mosquito Abatement & Vector Control Division

640 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone: (831) 454-2590
Fax: (831) 464-9161
Winter Hours: M-F 8AM-4PM
Services available by appointment only.
E-mail: pesthelp@santacruzcounty.us

FAQs

Directions

2019 Annual Report

Found a tick?

          1) Click here to learn how to remove it safely. 
          2) Bring the tick into our office for more information and identification.

   Learn how to "mosquito-proof" your rain barrel & septic tank!

           
       
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 2018 2019
Human cases 0 reported human cases of West Nile virus 0 reported human cases of West Nile virus
Mosquito Pools (from trapping) 0/226 mosquito pools tested positive for West Nile virus 0/0 mosquito pools tested positive for West Nile virus
Dead Birds 2/40 submitted dead birds tested positive for West Nile virus 0/19 submitted dead birds tested positive for West Nile virus
Sentinel Chickens 0/20 sentinel chickens tested positive for arboviruses over 14 week period 0/18 sentinel chickens tested positive for arboviruses over 14 week period

 

 Our Mission is to protect your health through responsible management of mosquitoes and other vectors (pests that can carry disease agents or cause discomfort or injury). Upon request, our staff can inspect your property or neighborhood and provide assistance and advice for County residents.