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      • Targeted Yellow Fever Mosquito Control Program
    • Mosquito-borne Diseases
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      • Latest West Nile Statistics
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    • Midges
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  • Vector Information
    • What is a Vector
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      • Invasive Aedes Mosquitoes
      • Sterile Male Tiger Mosquito Program
      • Targeted Yellow Fever Mosquito Control Program
    • Mosquito-borne Diseases
      • West Nile Virus
      • Latest West Nile Statistics
    • Insects Mistaken for Mosquitoes
    • Midges
    • Black Flies
    • Mosquitofish
  • Resources
    • Submit a Service Request
    • Request Speaker or Classroom Visit
    • Links to Other Agencies
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    • Photos
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  • About Us
    • District History
    • Overview of District
      • District Staff
      • Service Area Map and Directions
      • Public Health Pesticides
      • Facilities and Maintenance
    • Finance and Transparency
    • RFPs
    • Employment
  • News
    • National Mosquito Awareness Week
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  • West Nile Virus Confirmed in Boyle Heights and Whittier 09/13/2019
  • West Nile Virus Increases in Late Summer 09/06/2019
  • Stay Safe from Mosquitoes this Labor Day Weekend 08/30/2019
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  • WNV Update: More Positive Mosquito Samples Confirmed in LA County 08/23/2019
  • State Association Press Release: Record Amounts of Rain Coupled With Warming Temperatures Create Perfect Conditions for Mosquitoes 04/21/2019
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12545 Florence Ave. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
PHONE: (562) 944-9656 | Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
FAX: (562) 944-7976
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16320 Foothill Blvd Sylmar, CA 91342
PHONE: (818) 364-9589 | Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm
FAX: (818) 364-9539
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