GLACVCD encourages residents to #TipTossTakeAction as virus activity increases rapidly PR08182020 – World Mosquito Day – PDF LOS ANGELES (August 18, 2020) – In honor of World Mosquito Day, observed on August 20th, the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) is dedicating a week of action against mosquitoes by sharing information in various languages to raise awareness and … Read More
Vector Control District Urges Residents to join ‘Mosquito Watch,’ as mosquito populations increase – PDF Los Angeles, CA (July 22, 2020) – The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD/District) recently launched its grassroots outreach program, Mosquito Watch. This neighborhood program, facilitated by the District’s Community Liaisons, educates, mobilizes and empowers Angelenos to take action against mosquitoes as populations … Read More
GLACVCD Launches #TipTossTakeAction Summer Campaign – PDF Los Angeles, CA (June 22, 2020) — As the weather heats up and Angelenos head outside, the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) reminds residents to take action against mosquitoes by removing standing water and wearing insect repellent to protect themselves from mosquitoes and the diseases they can transmit such as … Read More
First WNV+ Mosquitoes Confirmed in LA County -PDF Los Angeles, CA (June 1, 2020). The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) has confirmed the first mosquito sample to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in Los Angeles County in 2020. The mosquitoes were collected from a mosquito trap in the city of Hacienda Heights (91745 zip code). … Read More
New Mascot Unveiled -PDF Santa Fe Springs, CA. The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) joins other public health agencies statewide for California Mosquito Awareness Week, from April 19th through the 25th. While COVID-19 is not transmitted by mosquitoes, the increased attention on public health is an excellent reminder that there are many ways for residents to protect … Read More
GLACVCD-COVID19 Response – 031720 LOS ANGELES (March 17, 2020) – The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD/District) is taking proactive measures to protect its staff and residents by heeding the call to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Starting Tuesday, March 17th, the District will close its facilities to the public as a precautionary measure to … Read More
