San Mateo County Mosquito
and Vector Control District
Chuck Cotten; Belmont City Trustee
Who We Are
Taxpayer-funded special district
State-certified vector control technicians
Mission - To safeguard the health and comfort of the citizens of San Mateo County through a planned program to monitor and reduce mosquitoes and other vectors.
Our Work
(Integrated Pest Management)
Mosquito Control
Mosquitoes lay eggs on or near
standing water
Mosquito larvae and pupae
develop in standing water
Disease risk in San Mateo County
is low, but West Nile virus is a
seasonal concern
Mosquito Control
Our staff manage large water sources
Residents can play a key role in
reducing water on their properties by
dumping water once a week
Residents can call us about
mosquitoes, and we will investigate to
find the source
Mosquitofish
Natural predators of mosquito larvae
Can be placed in non-natural water,
such as unused (green) swimming
pools, fountains, fishponds
Insect and Tick Identification
Scientific staff have extensive
identification expertise
Tick collection, identification,
and testing for surveillance
purposes
Advice for mites, cockroaches,
and other insects
Rodent inspections
Comprehensive property inspection
Identification of rodent attractants
and entry points
Custom inspection report,
information, and snap traps
Advice on best methods for
exclusion work, tips on hiring a pest
control company or for DIY
Yellowjacket control
Yellowjackets seek sugar and
protein – like at your picnics
They are aggressive, sting, and can
result in severe allergic reactions
District staff can treat/remove
ground-nesting yellowjackets in
cases where the location of the nest
is known
www.smcmvcd.org
650-344-8592
Questions? Don’t be shy!