Vector Control Services 3rd-Quarter 2017 Service Requests for Alameda

Alameda County Vector Control Services for Alameda Residents

Alameda County Vector Control Services District (ACVCSD), a division of the Alameda County Department of Environmental Health, provides vector related services to Alameda residents. According to California Health and Safety Code Section 116108 “Vector" means any animal capable of transmitting the causative agent of human disease or capable of producing human discomfort or injury, including, but not limited to, mosquitoes, flies, other insects, ticks, mites, and rats.

The prodigious amount of rainfall our area received last winter contributed to a significant amount of vectors and nuisances so far this year. It is always a good time to check the integrity of the exterior of your home, to make sure there are no openings for rodents, wildlife, or other small creatures to gain access. Pest-proofing inspections are a free service that we offer and a little preventive maintenance will go a long way towards peace of mind. Generally, we provide pest identification service, evaluate vector related situations and advise on remediation, or control efforts.

As you can see in the chart, rats (125) were the number one request for service call in Alameda during 2017, with raccoons (39) in second place, with a total of 329 requests for service. In the "various" category are lumped in sundry other pests with requests for service totals less than four, such as rubbish, mites, and snakes.

To take advantage of our service, just call 510-567-6700 and make a request for service, or visit our website (http://www.acvcsd.org) to make an online request for service, and read some of the fact sheets regarding various vectors and programs at ACVCSD, or email us at ehvector1@acgov.org.