San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District

Ticks in yards

Our laboratory staff are checking yards for ticks to better understand what factors affect whether ticks are in a yard. To learn more about the study, visit this page. Currently, we are enrolling households from Pacifica and Hillsborough for these backyard checks. Please fill out the form below if you are…

School Programs

Age-appropriate curricula for students of all ages are presented by District staff. Staff are currently available for in-person or remote presentations (including remote field trips to visit our laboratory!).

Rodents

The District provides rodent inspections to help residents reduce rodent issues in and around their houses. If you would like a rodent inspection, please fill out a service request.

Insect Identification

Is something bugging you? District entomologists can help identify insects and provide information on whether the insect is harmful and how to control it. Samples can be submitted in the following ways:

Our Mission and Vision

To safeguard the health and comfort of the citizens of San Mateo County through a science-based program of integrated vector management.

About Us

San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District uses an integrated pest management strategy to safeguard the health and comfort of the residents of San Mateo County. Our service area includes the entirety of San Mateo County.

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Ticks

Adult western black-legged ticks are most active in the wet winter months.

Front view of a Norway rat, which has a long brown body with pink ears and feet, and a brown tail that is shorter than its body.

Rodents

The District provides rodent inspections to help residents reduce rodent issues in and around their houses. If you would like a rodent inspection, please fill out a service request.

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Report a Dead Bird

Dead birds are tested for West Nile virus as part of the District's disease surveillance program.

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District services include mosquito control, insect and tick identification, rodent inspections, yellow jacket control, community education, and disease surveillance.

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