Category Archives: Vector Control

Video Contest Teaches About Special Districts and Awards Scholarships

Posted on August 1, 2019 by

  The Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District is a special district. What does that mean? It means, the District was formed by local residents to provide local services and is: Not part of county government An independent and self-governed agency Governed … Continue reading →

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Be A West Nile Watcher

Posted on July 30, 2019 by

Reduce the Risk of West Nile Virus–Be on the Lookout for Mosquitoes and Dead Birds   First come the hot days of summer, then the warm summer nights soon follow–and those warm nights actually increase the risk of West Nile virus … Continue reading →

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Its Bee Swarm Season

Posted on May 6, 2019 by

What to do if You See a Swarm It’s springtime and that means bees are on the move. According to the UC Davis Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program, warming temperatures prompt a queen and a group of worker bees to … Continue reading →

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Report Dead Birds to help Prevent West Nile Virus

Posted on May 4, 2019 by

The Dead Bird Hotline is Now Open for 2019 Dead birds are often the first sign of West Nile virus in Contra Costa County. That is why the District needs your help. If you see a dead bird on your … Continue reading →

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What to do to avoid painful yellow jacket stings

Posted on April 3, 2019 by

Put traps up now Yellowjackets can sting and bite repeatedly. Yellowjackets stings and bites are painful and can be dangerous for people who are allergic. And more than one yellowjacket has been known to ruin a backyard barbecue. What can you … Continue reading →

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SMELL THAT SMELL?

Posted on January 24, 2019 by

10 Tips to Reduce the Risk of Rabies During Skunk Mating Season For skunks, it’s the smell of love as male skunks seek females during mating season. For the rest of us, it’s the unmistakable scent of skunk spray – … Continue reading →

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Four Important Steps to Take Now to Prevent Mosquitoes Later

Posted on April 30, 2018 by

This winter was so dry, scientists said California’s chance of having a “normal water year” was down to nearly 30 percent. Then we experienced Miracle March 2018, and even more rain has continued off and on. Now there are plenty … Continue reading →

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