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Vector Control Program

The San Diego County Vector Control Program (VCP) is a branch within the County of San Diego - Department of Environmental Health. A "vector" is an animal or insect that can carry and pass on a human disease. Some examples of vectors in San Diego County are mosquitoes, ticks and rodents.

The VCP works in the county of San Diego to monitor and control vectors and the diseases that they carry. The VCP has been reducing and controlling mosquitoes and other vectors since the 1930’s.

The VCP:
1. Protects public health by surveying for diseases carried by vectors.
2. Controls and reduces peoples’ exposure to vectors and human diseases.
3. Responds to public requests for vector inspections.
4. Educates the public about mosquitoes and other vectors to help residents protect themselves from the diseases vectors can carry.      

 **New Proposed Eye Gnat Program and Ordinance - Public Comments due February 10, 2012 by 5:00 P.M.**

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Report Green Swimming PoolsAnnual Report
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Mosquito Fish Distribution LocationsHantavirus Activity
Request a Rat InspectionAerial Larvicide Application
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 "End the Rat Race" Video
 "Termine Con Las Ratas: Exclusión, Atrapamiento y Cebado" Video
 "The Airborne Menace" Hantavirus Video
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WNV Or Other Vectors Contact: 
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vector@sdcounty.ca.gov 
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