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
Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Takes Precautions to Help Slow Spread of COVID-19
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
West Nile virus activity continues into late Fall
WNV Update – 11/8/19 PDF LOS ANGELES (November 8, 2019) – The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District has confirmed six 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 62 this year. This is the first positive sample of the … Read More
West Nile virus activity continues in Los Angeles County
WNV Update – 10/03/19 PDF LOS ANGELES (October 3, 2019) – The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District has confirmed 11 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 51 this year. This is the first positive sample of … Read More
West Nile virus activity continues into Fall
WNV Update – 09/27/19 PDF LOS ANGELES (September 27, 2019) – The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District has confirmed one (1) mosquito sample 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. The positive sample was collected from Studio … Read More
11 additional mosquito samples test positive for West Nile virus
LOS ANGELES (September 20, 2019) – The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District has confirmed 11 additional mosquito samples positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This brings the total number of samples positive for the virus within the district’s service area to 39 this year. Positive samples were collected in six new areas: Hawaiian Gardens, Huntington Park, Los Feliz, … Read More
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Boyle Heights and Whittier
LOS ANGELES (September 13, 2019) – The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District has confirmed three additional mosquito samples positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This brings the total number of samples positive for the virus within the district’s service area to 28 this year. Positive samples were collected in two new areas: Boyle Heights and Whittier. City/Community Date … Read More