Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District

Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District The Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District is an independent special district committed to protecting the public’s health, safety and welfare from mos

The Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District is an independent special district committed to protecting the public’s health, safety and welfare from mosquito-borne diseases. In fact, we have been performing this service, protecting public health, since 1927, when the residents of the City of Compton, realizing that mosquitoes were having an adverse effect on the lives, elected to form the Distric

t and alleviate the problems with mosquitoes. Now covering 12.5 square miles and protecting close to 100,000 citizens, the District is funded through tax dollars and provides free services for mosquitoes and all of the other related items involved in mosquito control.

Happy Labor Day from Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District!Whether you’re spending the day at a backyard BBQ, at the...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District!

Whether you’re spending the day at a backyard BBQ, at the park or relaxing outside with family, remember that mosquito season is still active.

Use EPA-registered mosquito repellent, dump and drain standing water around your home, and check window and door screens.

Enjoy the holiday, Compton. Stay safe and stay protected.

09/07/2026

Labor Day version of mosquito prevention: ten minutes, seven places, coffee in the other hand.

Walk the yard and check these:

1. Plant saucers. The single most reliable place to find standing water. Tip them out.
2. Buckets, bins, wheelbarrows, spare tires. Turn anything that can hold water upside down.
3. Tarps and covers. Pull the low spots tight or the sag becomes a pond.
4. Gutters. If they drain slow, they're holding water somewhere.
5. Kids' toys, wading pools, pet bowls, bird baths. Dump and refill.
6. The condensate tray under the AC unit. Almost nobody checks this one.
7. Wherever you found water last time. It's usually back.

Why weekly and not monthly: in warm weather a mosquito can go from egg to adult in roughly a week. Dump what's holding water when you find it, then walk the yard again the following week so nothing gets the time it needs.

Ten minutes, once a week, does more for your yard than anything you can buy.

Weekend question.What's the one spot in your yard that always turns out to be holding water when you finally look?We'll ...
09/05/2026

Weekend question.

What's the one spot in your yard that always turns out to be holding water when you finally look?

We'll start. The saucer under the potted plant. Every single time. Also: the corner of a tarp, the bottom of a recycling bin, andthe tray under an AC unit.

Drop yours in the comments. Your answer may remind somebody else of a place they've never thought to check.

One of the most common things we hear is some version of: I didn't know I could just call.You can. If mosquitoes are a p...
09/04/2026

One of the most common things we hear is some version of: I didn't know I could just call.

You can. If mosquitoes are a problem where you live, a District technician will come out and inspect the property at no cost. It's already covered for residents inside the district.

What actually happens:

You submit a request at comptoncreekmad.org/request-service or call (310) 933-5321.

A technician comes out and walks the property, looking for the water sources producing mosquitoes. Often it's something nobody thought of, like a French drain, a cracked catch basin, or a tarp with a low spot.

You get told exactly what's causing it and what to do.
If treatment is needed, the technician explains what happens next.

The whole point of the District is that residents shouldn't have to solve a public health problem by themselves. Use it.

If you're going to wear repellent once a day in September, make it the evening.The mosquito that spreads West Nile virus...
09/02/2026

If you're going to wear repellent once a day in September, make it the evening.

The mosquito that spreads West Nile virus in our area is the southern house mosquito. It's not the aggressive daytime one that goes for your ankles. It's quieter, and it feeds mostly from around sunset through the early morning hours.

September puts a lot of families right in that window. Practice ends at dusk. Homework moves to the porch. Somebody's always outside a little longer than they meant to be.

The fix is small. Keep an EPA-registered repellent by the door, next to the keys. If you'd rather use something plant-derived,oil of lemon eucalyptus is a registered option. Either way, follow the directions on the bottle, especially for kids.

Long sleeves help too, on the evenings that are cool enough for them.

09/02/2026

A crow recovered August 25 on the 2000 block of S. Central Ave. has tested positive for West Nile Virus – the District’s first positive bird of 2026, confirming the virus remains active in local mosquitoes this season. WNV does not spread between people; it spreads by mosquito bite. Mosquito season isn’t over: take ten minutes this week and dump every container of standing water on your property. Details at comptoncreekmad.org.

A lot of people put mosquito season away around Labor Day. In Los Angeles County, that's about a month early.West Nile v...
09/02/2026

A lot of people put mosquito season away around Labor Day. In Los Angeles County, that's about a month early.

West Nile virus activity here tends to climb through late summer and stay elevated into fall. Heat is a big part of it. Warm nights shorten the time it takes a mosquito to go from egg to adult, and they also shorten the time the virus needs to develop inside a mosquito before it can be passed on. Two clocks, both running faster in September than in June.

So the habit is worth restarting, not retiring:

Walk the yard once a week and dump anything holding water. Buckets, plant saucers, tarps, toys, wheelbarrows, the tray under the AC unit.

Use an EPA-registered repellent when you're outside around dusk and dawn. Make sure window and door screens actually close.

If mosquitoes are a problem at your place, CCMAD will come look at no cost to you. Request service atcomptoncreekmad.org or call (310) 933-5321.

08/31/2026

August Wrap — Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District 🎹🦗

As August closes, here's a look at where things stand.

What happened this month:
✅ West Nile Virus remained active in LA County throughout August at elevated levels relative to recent years
✅ CCMAD field teams operated at peak capacity — increased
inspections, treatments, mosquitofish distribution, and resident
response
✅ Compton Unified opened August 13 — back-to-school mosquito protection guidance reached Compton families across all three platform.
✅World Mosquito Day — August 20 — marked 130 years since Sir Ronald Ross's discovery that mosquitoes transmit disease
✅ 21 social posts across four content phases reached residents on
Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter/X

What hasn't changed:
El Niño conditions continue. Mosquito activity in Southern California may hold at meaningful levels through October. WNV risk doesn't disappear on September 1.

What's coming:
CCMAD will continue posting through the active season. September content will cover the extended season, late-summer prevention, and District field updates.

Thank you to everyone who shared a post, reported standing water,
called for mosquitofish, and spread the word in your neighborhood this month. Every share is a household that's better protected.

We'll be here. 310-933-5321 | comptoncreekmad.org

08/31/2026

Late August Update: What El Niño Means for the Rest of the Season 🍃🦟

The back-to-school rush is settling in. The days are getting incrementally shorter. Summer feels like it's beginning to wind down.

Here's the update on where mosquito season stands:

El Niño conditions have not changed. Forecasters are continuing to project elevated temperatures and humidity across Southern California through September and into fall. Culex mosquito activity, which residents typically expect to decline with August, may hold at meaningful levels through October this year.

West Nile Virus risk in LA County doesn't have an end-of-August expiration date. The disease surveillance data and field conditions we're monitoring at CCMAD don't change based on the calendar.

What this means for your household:
💧 Continue the weekly yard check through September — standing
water remains a breeding source
🧴 Keep repellent in your routine for evening outdoor activities through fall
📞 Continue reporting standing water in your neighborhood: 310-933-5321

We'll keep you updated as conditions change. When the season genuinely winds down, we'll tell you.

Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District: comptoncreekmad.org


CCMAD Offers Free Mosquitofish — Here's How to Get Them 🐟🦟If you have an ornamental pond, fountain, garden water feature...
08/30/2026

CCMAD Offers Free Mosquitofish — Here's How to Get Them 🐟🦟

If you have an ornamental pond, fountain, garden water feature, or any body of standing water that can't be easily drained, Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District can help — at no cost.

We provide free mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis) to residents
throughout our service area. Mosquitofish are small freshwater fish — typically 1-2 inches — that feed voraciously on mosquito larvae. A properly stocked pond or water feature can control mosquito larvae naturally, without chemicals, indefinitely.

Why mosquitofish work:
🐟 They consume hundreds of larvae per day
🐟 They're a naturally occurring species compatible with most
ornamental pond environments
🐟They require no feeding or special care beyond what a basic pond already provides
🐟 They're an EPA-recognized biological control method

This is especially relevant right now. El Niño conditions are extending breeding windows — standing water that normally dries out quickly is persisting longer this summer. If you have a water feature that's been sitting untreated, this is the right week to call.

To request free mosquitofish: 310-933-5321. One call, no cost.

More information: comptoncreekmad.org


Address

1224 S. Santa Fe Avenue
Compton, CA
90221

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+13109335321

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