The District’s mission is to protect residents from mosquitoes and other vectors that transmit disease. Public education is an important element in the success of combating diseases such as West Nile virus, Lyme disease, and Hantavirus.
The District’s education program consists of public appearances at local city and county fairs, participation in the state Mosquito and Vector Awareness week, and presentations to schools and local civic groups. If you would like to schedule a presentation by District personnel, please contact our office at (650) 344-8592.
Each year, the District participates in local fairs such as the San Carlos Hometown Days, Foster City Art & Wine Festival, Pacifica Fog Fest, South San Francisco Day at the Park, and others. District staff members are present at information booths at these events and are available to answer questions from local residents. Educational materials include:
In addition to answering questions about mosquitoes, District staff can provide information on a variety of other insects. District residents are invited to contact the Laboratory for answers to questions or concerns about insects found around homes or gardens. The District frequently receives requests for information about various arthropods such as honeybees, spiders, digger bee colonies, “potato bugs,” and other pests. If you need an insect identified, contact the Entomology Laboratory at (650) 344-8592. It is best if the organism is intact, live or dead.