WNV Update – 10/9/20 PDF LOS ANGELES (October 9, 2020) – The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District has confirmed 26 additional mosquito samples positive for West Nile virus (WNV) this week. This brings the total number of samples positive for the virus within the district’s service area to 264 samples this year. The mosquito samples all stem from … Read More
Insect Repellent Myths
Mosquito season is in full swing and it seems like there are more mosquitoes than ever before. Unfortunately, more mosquitoes in Los Angeles County is our new reality but residents can take action now to take back the outdoors and protect themselves from mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus. Because West Nile virus is endemic in LA County and there ... Read More
Mosquito Control Treatment Scheduled in Studio City
PR082520_StudioCityWALS-PDF LOS ANGELES (August 25, 2020) – The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD / District) is reporting high numbers of West Nile virus and elevated levels of mosquito activity in the neighborhood of Studio City. A truck-mounted mosquito control treatment is scheduled for August 27th between 2:00 AM – 5:00 AM in order to decrease the mosquito ... Read More
World Mosquito Day Highlights Ongoing Fight Against Mosquitoes in LA County
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
West Nile virus activity continues in LA County
July 29, 2020 - The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) has confirmed 10 additional mosquito samples positive for West Nile virus (WNV) this week. This brings the total number of samples positive for the virus within the district’s service area to 40 this year. This is the first positive sample of the season in Bellflower, Bell Gardens, ... Read More
Vector Control District Urges Residents to join ‘Mosquito Watch,’ as mosquito populations increase
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
New Summer Campaign urges Angelenos to take action against mosquitoes and to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases
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
West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes Confirmed in Los Angeles County
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
State Association Press Release: Current Focus on Public Health Reinforces the Need for Residents to Protect Themselves from Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Published by: Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California Mosquito and Vector Control Awareness Week educates California residents about preventing mosquito-borne viruses SACRAMENTO (APRIL 16, 2020) -- Mosquito experts throughout the state say the increased attention on public health is an excellent reminder that there are many ways for residents to protect themselves from other viruses transmitted by infected mosquitoes. ... Read More
New Mascot Unveiled to Increase Public Awareness about Invasive Mosquitoes
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