The Mosquito and Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County is an independent special district that controls and monitors disease-carrying mosquitoes and rodents. We regularly test for vectored diseases and educate the public on how to reduce the probability of contracting such diseases. As a local government agency, we enforce the California Health and Safety Code as it applies to public health issues regarding problem insects and rats. Our focus is on mosquito control to help protect you from issues that can arise from these insects. Contact us at (805) 969-5050 for the Mosquito and Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County.
We work to protect you, your livestock and pets from serious diseases carried by mosquitoes and other pests. Count on the Mosquito and Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County for effective vector control services.
Mosquito populations are routinely tested for West Nile Virus and Encephalitis viruses.
Our vector control technicians and biologist inspect mosquito breeding sources, set traps for adult mosquitoes and monitor sentinel chicken flocks to keep infestations and disease from becoming larger problems.
Fish are available to residents in our enhanced service zone for no charge. Call to find out about current availability of fish.
Mosquito FAQs
Many people know mosquitoes as a summertime nuisance, but a lot of folks don't know much more about the bug. Visit our FAQs page to enhance your understanding of this pesky pest.
Mosquito and Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County (the "District") is committed to ensuring that its services are accessible to all
members of the public. As part of this commitment, the District strives to provide an accessible website compatible with
the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, AA, and commercial screen reading software. Features of the
website are created to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same
degree as someone without disabilities.
If you need any special assistance or accommodations:
Contact our compliance support team via telephone at: (888) 765-1970
Ongoing Compliance Information
Compliance Coordinator
The District has designated a Compliance Coordinator for website disability-related accommodations. The Compliance
Coordinator has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best
practices and requirements.
Compliance Procedures
The District is working to ensure all website content complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act
and controlling State laws. In an ongoing effort to continually improve and remediate accessibility issues,
the website is regularly scanned to ensure ongoing compliance, and timely changes are made to any inaccessible
content if found.
Accessible Documents Policy
The District is committed to providing all documents hosted on the website in an accessible format or making accessible
alternatives available.
Linked Documents and Third Parties
Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites that do not have accessible content. This site may
also include documents provided by third parties. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by
third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.
Report a Website Accessibility Issue
We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests in a timely manner.
If you need assistance or accommodations while accessing content on this website, please contact our Compliance
Coordinator via the form below:
