Formed in 1919, the Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District is a special district charged with the mission “To protect the public’s health from vector-borne disease and nuisance, through a comprehensive mosquito and vector control program focused on innovation, experience and efficiency.” We serve 1,110 square miles of Shasta County including; Cottonwood, Anderson, Redding, Shasta Lake City, Palo Cedro, French Gulch, Igo, Ono, Shingletown, Castella, Millville, Viola and Bella Vista.
The Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District (SMVCD) is a public health agency. By utilizing the most efficient, reliable and scientifically sound mosquito and vector control techniques, SMVCD is able to reduce current mosquito and vector-borne disease issues while maintaining surveillance for future emerging diseases.
Dead birds can be an important indicator of the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV). Freshly dead crows, magpies, ravens and jays can be tested for the presence of WNV.
To check for updated adult mosquito control information; maps, times and the products being used.
We need your help to locate ongoing and new mosquito and vector issues. If you live within our District please either fill-out the online service request form, or call the District.
Neglected swimming pools can produce large numbers of adult mosquitoes, putting you and your family at risk for mosquito-borne diseases like WNV. Please fill out the online form to report a neglected pool.
SMVCD provides mosquitofish to the residents of the District free of charge, please fill out a form or call the District and our Technicians will deliver the mosquito fish to you.