Santa Clara County Vector Control District

The public can request, report, or receive the following services from the District: (1) Report stagnant water or report neglected pools; (2)Request free mosquitofish; (3) Request a rodent inspection; (4) Receive adult-mosquito-control treatment alerts; (5) Request a wildlife inspection; (6) Request a presentation or educational booth; (7) Report a dead bird; (8) Request a yellowjacket nest removal; (9) Request insect identification; (10) Subscribe to monthly newsletter; (11) Report a coyote/mountain lion sighting; and (12) Submit a public records request.

The District 's services include: 1) detection of the presence of vector-borne diseases such as West Nile Virus, rabies, Lyme Disease through ongoing and comprehensive vector surveillance and testing, 2) reducing vectors or exposure to vectors that transmit diseases, 3) conducting routine inspections and treatment as necessary of known mosquito and rodent sources, 4) responding to public service requests for identification, advice and/or initiation of control measures for mosquitoes, rodents, wildlife, and miscellaneous invertebrates(e.g., ticks, yellow jackets, cockroaches, bees, fleas, flies, etc.), 5) providing public information through a variety of channels, including a website, social media and educational presentations for schools, homeowners associations, private businesses, civic groups and other interested groups regarding vectors and vector-borne diseases, and 6) preventing disease and illness by identifying, inventorying, inspecting, and treating sources of vector development.