Antelope Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

Protecting Public Health in the Antelope Valley since 1958

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For information about Zika Virus see:

  • CDC  (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention)
  • WHO  (World Health Organization)
  • CDPH  (California Department of Public Health)
  • LACoPH  (Los Angeles Co. Public Health)

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One Mosquito Bite Can Change a Life Forever

​​​Mosquito Sample WNV Found in AV

​West Nile Virus detected in a mosquito sample in East Lancaster (more)

 

California WNV Updates 2017:

4 human cases, 51 dead birds, 681 mosquito samples, 17 sentinel chickens


Antelope Valley WNV Activity:

7 sentinel chickens, 1 mosquito sample

Updated 7/20/17

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Why Mosquito Control Is Important To You

Follow the 3-D's of mosquito control:

  • Drain & dump all standing water.

  • Dusk & dawn is when mosquitoes are most active.

  • Defend yourself - use insect repellents, window screens, long pants & shirts. 

The Antelope Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District has been protecting the health and well-being of residents and visitors of  the Antelope Valley since 1958.  The AVMVCD is a Public Health agency under the California Health and Safety Code  (Division 3, Chapter 1).


This site is designed to give you an overview of mosquito-borne diseases, other vector-related issues, and ways to stay safe.  We hope the information on the following pages can answer most of your questions or direct you to other sites with more detailed information.  If you have other questions or need our services, please feel free to contact us.

West Nile Virus

WNV is the most common mosquito-borne disease in the AV and can affect both people and animals.

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