Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District. Providing mosquito and vector control services for residents of Sacramento and Yolo counties since 1946.
Sacramento and Yolo County
Joined April 2009
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Summer may be over, but #mosquito season isn't!
Mosquitoes are still active throughout #Sacramento & #Yolo counties.
Keep practicing the seven D's of Mosquito Prevention to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites. Learn more- FIGHTtheBITE.net #FIGHTtheBITE
What happens during a mosquito home inspection? 🦟🏡
Our field technicians check around your property for potential mosquito breeding sources and help identify steps you can take to reduce mosquito activity around your home.
Take a look at what our team looks for during an inspection.
Learn more and request a home service- fightthebite.net/services/re…
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It may be October, but mosquito season isn’t over yet! 🦟
With hot temperatures continuing across #Sacramento and Yolo counties, mosquitoes are still active.
Take a look around your home for standing water, including some of the less obvious places it can collect. Dump and drain water, scrub containers that regularly hold water, check window and door screens, and use an EPA-registered insect repellent when spending time outdoors.
Don’t let the calendar fool you. Keep fighting the bite! Learn more at FIGHTtheBITE.net #FIGHTtheBITE
A 13-year-old California boy remains hospitalized after developing a rare complication from #WestNileVirus that has left him unable to walk.
While severe illness is rare, cases like this are an important reminder of the potential impact of mosquito-borne disease. Read more- bit.ly/3VNOtta #FIGHTtheBITE
New research on Aedes aegypti is helping scientists understand how female mosquitoes make the switch as they mature & their response to certain smells changes.
Read more- bit.ly/4jcg3Kz #FIGHTtheBITE
Mosquito dunks have been getting a lot of attention on social media, but when it comes to invasive Aedes #mosquitoes, there’s more to know.
These mosquitoes lay eggs in many small water sources around a yard. The best approach is to find and eliminate standing water.
Watch to learn more! #FIGHTtheBITE
#WestNileVirus activity in CA has reached its highest level in five years. 🦟
As of September 25th, 210 human cases & 3,730 positive #mosquito samples have been reported statewide this year. West Nile virus activity is also present locally in both #Sacramento & #Yolo counties.
Even though fall has arrived, #mosquitoes are still active. Continue to protect yourself from mosquito bites by using an EPA-registered insect repellent & eliminating standing water around your home.
Learn more & view the latest California West Nile virus activity- westnile.ca.gov/ #FIGHTtheBITE
Mosquitoes can be a concern for your pets too.
Heartworm is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito and can affect dogs, cats and other animals.
Talk with your veterinarian about heartworm testing and prevention. #FIGHTtheBITE
Come along with our team for a dairy sump inspection!
Dairy sumps can collect water and waste, creating conditions where mosquitoes can develop.
Our field technicians regularly inspect these areas for mosquito larvae and work with property owners to help manage mosquito populations. See how an inspection works in the field. #FIGHTtheBITE
Happy first day of fall! 🍂
The calendar may say fall, but mosquitoes are still active in Sacramento and Yolo counties.
As you settle into the new season, keep dumping and draining standing water around your home and use an EPA-registered insect repellent when spending time outdoors.
Mosquito prevention isn't just for summer! Learn more at FIGHTtheBITE.net #FIGHTtheBITE