The services we provide to residents are also available to local businesses, including:
rodent inspections
mosquito inspections and larval mosquito control
insect and pest identification
yellowjacket nest treatment and/or removal
mosquito fish delivery
general advice and recommendations
trainings and presentations
If you would like to request any of these services for your business, please contact the District at (650) 344-8592 or by making a service request online.
Live rat sightings are a sure sign that an infestation is in progress, but may not occur until an infestation has become severe. Instead, be alert for the signs of rodent infestation. Addressing infestations early will save you time, money, and effort.
Prevent Mosquitoes around your Business or Job Site
Mosquitoes develop in standing water. Even small amounts of water can hatch thousands of mosquitoes in just a few days. The best way to prevent mosquitoes and reduce your risk of the diseases they carry is to eliminate standing water around your business or job site.
Workers who spend some or all of their workday outdoors in tick habitat should be reminded to take precautions against ticks and the diseases they carry, including:
The US Environmental Protection Agency has a wealth of information on integrated pest management for schools. You can access this information, including webinars and other training information, on their website at www.epa.gov.
For information on preventing mosquitoes on farms and ranches, please consult Managing Mosquitoes on the Farm (a publication of the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources).
