The Antelope Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District is a Public Health agency protecting AV residents from mosquitoes and vector-borne diseases since 1958.
Lancaster, CA
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The California Department of Public Health has officially confirmed the first LA County human cases of West Nile virus for the 2025 season. Some are in the Antelope Valley. Visit avmosquito.org/press-release… to view the full press release. #WestNileVirus
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These West Nile virus (WNV) detections serve as a good reminder to the community that WNV is endemic to the Antelope Valley area. The virus is present in the environment and regularly reappears in the mosquito population. Stay vigilant and apply an EPA approved mosquito repellent
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Just a few tips to keep you happier and healthier while mosquitoes are out and about. #MosquitoControl #AntelopeValley #FightTheBite
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In 2018 we detected invasive Aedes mosquitoes in the AV for the first time. This mosquito bites more aggressively than our native Culex and has very potent compounds in their saliva which cause more severe bite reactions in people than Culex. Visit our Instagram for full info
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First West Nile virus positive mosquito samples have been detected in Palmdale near 13th Street East and Avenue R. Visit avmosquito.org/press-release… for the full press release.
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Don't forget that with the beautiful flowers and lovely warm weather also come mosquitoes. Be sure to eliminate any stagnant water on your property weekly....especially as we head into these warmer months! Happy Spring to you! #MosquitoControl #AntelopeValley
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Just a friendly reminder to always get vaccinated prior to travel. Dengue virus is rearing it's ugly head in many popular tourist destinations. The CDC Travelers website has so much helpful information: #PublicHealth #Vaccines #Dengue #Travel wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/
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All this rain + Spring temperatures means that mosquitoes will be living their best life very soon. The mosquito lifecycle from egg to adult takes about 3-5 days, so water that sits for more than 3 days is likely to become a source of mosquitoes. Get rid of it! #AntelopeValley
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Happy Valentine's Day, Antelope Valley! We hope you're only getting bitten by the love-bug today. #MosquitoControl #FightTheBite #AntelopeValley #ValentinesDay
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Are you looking for a fulfilling career in the vector control industry? If so, look no further. We are hiring for a full-time Vector Control Technician! Please visit our website: avmosquito.org/employment to apply. #Employment #MosquitoControl #AntelopeValley
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All of us at the District are wishing you the happiest holiday season! Our office will be closed December 24th, 25th and 31st and January 1st. Have a safe, warm and fun holiday season! #HappyHolidays #AntelopeValley
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If your holiday travels are taking you to warmer destinations, travel safely by packing and using insect repellent! Remember, a reliable repellent must contain one of these active ingredients: DEET, Picaridin, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus or IR3535 at at least a 20% concentration.
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Keeping mosquitoes at bay is a year-round effort in So Cal. We do get cold weather, which helps keep mosquitoes at bay, but it is still temperate enough for mosquitoes to become an issue if there is standing water for them to live in. Get rid of it at least weekly! #FightTheBite
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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Wishing you a safe, thankful day full of pumpkin pie and happiness. Our office will be closed on Thursday and Friday of this week. Enjoy your holiday!
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Choosing an effective insect repellent can be tricky. 1.) Check to see that it contains one of the active ingredients listed on this infographic. 2.) Check to see that the repellent contains at least 20% of that active ingredient. Always follow label instructions. #WearRepellent
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Keeping your yards and businesses free of standing water is a tried and true way to prevent creating a mosquito problem! Take a look at some of these ways you can eliminate areas where mosquitoes can breed. #MosquitoControl #FightTheBite #SharedResponsibility
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Happy Halloween! Have a blast and stay covered up and away from mosquito bites! #HappyHalloween #FightTheBite #AntelopeValley #MosquitoesAreVampires
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Our technicians work hard out in the field treating public areas of standing water and unmaintained swimming pools, but it is also important for residents to do their part in eliminating areas around their own homes where mosquitoes can live. It takes all of us! #MosquitoControl
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West Nile virus is endemic to our area. We remind the public to stay vigilant with personal mosquito control measures and to wear an EPA approved insect repellent whenever mosquitoes are present. #FightTheBite nbclosangeles.com/news/local….
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Yard drainage systems are one of the main areas our surveillance has shown mosquito breeding. The District recommends high power flushing of these drains on a weekly basis, or securing window screening over the drain cap and the drain exit #MosquitoControl #AntelopeValley
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