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About Us

Who We Are

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. Click this link to see a Youtube video to learn a little more about us: District video

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A vector control technician setting up a mosquito trap.
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.
About two dozen Culiseta mosquitoes under the microscope ready to be identified.
Mosquito populations are routinely tested for West Nile Virus and Encephalitis viruses.
A vector control technician standing in a stand of tall aquatic vegetation checking for mosquito larvae in the water.
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 that eat mosquito larvae
Fish are available to residents in our enhanced service zone for no charge.  Call to find out about current availability of fish. 
A vector control technician setting up a mosquito trap.
About two dozen Culiseta mosquitoes under the microscope ready to be identified.
A vector control technician standing in a stand of tall aquatic vegetation checking for mosquito larvae in the water.
Fish that eat mosquito larvae

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.