Santa Cruz County Mosquito and Vector Control

04/03/2026

Have you seen this mosquito? 🦟
This invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito bites aggressively in the day time and breeds in small containers! It has a very specific pattern of a white violin shape on its thorax. Aedes aegypti can vector Zika virus, Chikungunya, Dengue and Yellow Fever! 😱
If you have any questions or think you’ve seen this mosquito please contact us!
📞 831-454-2590
👩‍💻 mvc.santacruzcountyca.gov

03/20/2026

03/13/2026

Worried about ticks? Our team at Santa Cruz County Mosquito and Vector Control has got you covered! Give us a call and we can help you with…
✅ Tick identification
✅ Guidance on Lyme disease testing
✅ Disease transmission risk consultation
📞 831-454-2590
👩‍💻 mvc.santacruzcountyca.gov

03/06/2026

We have an invasive mosquito in County of Santa Cruz so make sure you DUMP & DRAIN standing water around your homes this weekend! For county provided top notch service for a variety of pest issues, give us a call at 831-454-2590 or submit a request online at: https://www2.santacruzcountyca.gov/agc/AGCServiceRequest/ServiceRequest/Create

02/27/2026

Right now our team is busy checking those seasonal ponds that fill up in the winter 🌧️ and dry down in the summer ☀️. There is a sneaky (and fascinating) mosquito that has evolved to lay their eggs in the mud, Aedes washinoi 🦟
This mosquito is active in early spring. When their eggs get wet from the water of a seasonal pond they hatch and pupate into adults! (Yes, their eggs can withstand drying out all summer!) Insects are incredible 🌲🤯🌧️☀️
Please contact us if you know of a source like this or are experiencing any mosquitos or other vector related issues. We are always happy to help!
📞 831-454-2590
👩‍💻 mvc.santacruzcountyca.gov

02/27/2026

The Mosquito & Vector Control team is busy checking seasonal ponds that fill up in the winter 🌧️ and dry down in the summer ☀️.

Please contact us if you know of a source like this or are experiencing any mosquitos or other vector related issues. We are always happy to help!

📞 831-454-2590
👩‍💻 mvc.santacruzcountyca.gov

02/20/2026

Did you know that bats are responsible for over 70% of human rabies fatalities in the United States? If you find a bat in your home, we can help you with the next steps! We also offer bat exclusion inspections of homes. Submit a request online at: https://www2.santacruzcountyca.gov/agc/AGCServiceRequest/ServiceRequest/Create

02/13/2026

We are the #1 CA county for confirmed cases of Lyme Disease per capita. Many don't know that the winter season is prime time for adult Western Black Legged Ticks. If you need help with a tick, submit a request online and we can help you with species ID, risk consultation, and guidance on Lyme Disease testing. https://www2.santacruzcountyca.gov/agc/AGCServiceRequest/ServiceRequest/Create

02/06/2026