Miscellaneous

Santa Clara County Mosquito and Vector Control District

Date of Formation
1988
Enabling Legislation
Health and Safety Code § 2000-2093
Type of District
Dependent

Santa Clara County Mosquito and Vector Control District
1580 Berger Drive
San Jose, CA 95112
United States

Services Provided

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.

Estimated Service Population
1,781,642
Service Area

The District is a countywide district and its boundaries are the same as Santa Clara County boundaries.

Board of Directors

Member Name Position Began Serving Term Expires Manner of Selection
Sylvia Arenas Supervisor, District 1 December 2023 December 2026 Elected
Betty Duong Supervisor, District 2 January 2025 December 2028 Elected
Otto Lee Supervisor, District 3 January 2020 December 2028 Elected
Susan Ellenberg Supervisor, District 4 January 2018 December 2026 Elected
Margaret Abe-Koga Supervisor, District 5 January 2025 December 2028 Elected
Length of Term
4 years
Term Limits

Three successive four-year terms

Meeting Details
Meeting Date and Time
Every other Tuesday at 9:30 am
Meeting Location
Board Meeting Chambers, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110
Agenda and Minutes
Available on the County's website
Reports
Contact Information
District Manager
Dr. Nayer Zahiri
Telephone

Prepared by Santa Clara LAFCO