January 2023 Newsletter

Flooding or standing water on your property? Keep mosquitoes in mind!

Photograph focused on a round tray partially filled with water. There are green leaves in the foreground. — Even small amounts of water can breed mosquitoes! Dump out all standing water.

We hope that you and your family are safe as we weather these historic rain storms. Please keep in mind that mosquitoes can breed year-round, even when it is cool and rainy. Please check around your yard and home for any containers holding water - dump out standing water to prevent mosquito breeding. Check crawlspaces for standing water - water under a house can breed thousands of mosquitoes.

We're here to help! Please report water that continues to stand 2 weeks or longer after a storm, and always report mosquitoes. One of our certified vector control technicians will assess the water to determine if mosquitoes are breeding. Submit a report or service request using our online form or by calling 650-344-8592.

Tell a friend or neighbor

Red squirrel with long tufts of hair on ears, facing the camera with its mouth open, looking surprised — Your friend, shocked, when you tell them about all the great District services their tax dollars cover.

Friends and neighbors are the the most common way for residents to hear about the District and the services we offer. Can you help us get the word out? Consider forwarding this newsletter to someone who also lives in San Mateo County to let them know about the many services covered by their taxes.

If you have additional ideas on how to get the word out about the District, our Public Health Education and Outreach Officer would love to hear from you. Always feel free to email her at rcurtis@smcmvcd.org or call 650-344-8592.

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

With colder weather, some uninvited guests may be trying to make their home in your home. Did you know the District offers no-charge rodent inspections? Our certified technicians can conduct a comprehensive exterior inspection and generate a custom report with details of how to keep rats and mice from entering your house.

Ants

It seems like everyone has ants this year! Ants are common household pests. They don’t carry disease, but can be annoying. If you need help controlling ants, contact us for help identifying your ants and the best approach based on species.

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Study of ticks on residential properties

District laboratory staff are conducting a study to assess tick presence on residential properties in the County. Information will be used to develop more targeted outreach materials to address knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding ticks and tick-borne diseases in the County. Cities of focus in late 2022 to early 2023 will be Pacifica and Hillsborough. If you live in either city and would like to enroll your property, please read more here.

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