What
is a Vector?
Vectors are small animals or
arthropods, which spread disease causing organisms or cause discomfort to the
human population and domestic animals. Examples
of vectors are mosquitoes, rats, flies, fleas, ticks, spiders and certain
stinging insects. Constant
monitoring and control efforts must be maintained to prevent the spread of
diseases by vectors to the public. Vectors
spread disease to humans by biting, burrowing into skin, contaminating food, and
stinging. Shasta Mosquito &
Vector Control District has several programs aimed at eliminating or lowering
the numbers of vectors, consequently lowering the chance of vector borne disease.
The goal of the Shasta Mosquito & Vector Control District is to
prevent human diseases, discomfort, injuries, annoyance and economic loss caused
by vectors and vector-borne disease.
Click on the Vectors Below To Find Out More About Them
To download brochures about vectors and vector-borne disease follow this link.
To ask our biologist a question about vectors or other biology topics follow this link.
For More Information:
(530) 365-3768