The District urges residents to do their part to protect themselves from mosquito bites by following these recommendations:
1 Check property for any standing water and get rid of it.
Here are some common places we find mosquitoes breeding:
Birdbaths
Buckets/Containers
Pots and plant saucers
Clogged roof gutters
Kiddie pools
Green swimming pools
Yards that don't drain properly
Kids Toys
Improperly stored tires
2• When mosquitoes are active, use EPA registered insect repellents that contain one of these main ingredients:
DEET
Picaridin
Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus
IR3535
3• Make sure your screens on windows and doors are in good repair to prevent mosquitoes from entering the home
4• Check around faucets and air conditioner units, and repair leaks or puddles that remain for several days
5• Report dirty/green pools and other backyard sources to the AVMVCD at 661-942-2917
6• Report dead birds by calling 1-877-WNV-BIRD (877-968-2473) or online HERE
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Website Accessibility Policy
Antelope Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and
channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Antelope Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District
has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and
commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and
other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome
feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.
If you need any special assistance or accommodations:
Antelope Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations.
The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best
practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.
Compliance Procedures and Reports
In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards,
Antelope Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely
changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.
Linked Documents and Third Parties
Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do
not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our
agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties,
we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.