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.

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. 

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.