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Vector Control

 

As of January 2009, with the implementation of Ordinance 159-08, staff will be regularly inspecting multi-unit apartment buildings to ensure that they are maintained free of disease vectors and the conditions that breed them. Vector control professionals work to minimize the risk of contracting a vector-borne disease in San Francisco by inspecting properties and enforcing laws that help prevent rodents, mosquitoes, flies, ticks, wild birds. 

 

To Report a Complaint: Contact  Norma Castro 415-252-3805.

 

West Nile Virus Prevention Program

The West Nile Virus Prevention Program is working diligently to reduce mosquito populations using safe integrated pest management techniques and providing environmental health information to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus in the City and County of San Francisco. This program handles calls for assistance regarding mosquito activity in San Francisco and offers assistance to tenants and property owners in identifying and controlling potential and actual breeding sites. In addition, our staff includes state certified vector control specialists trained to apply and give advice on the control of pests and the use of pesticides. Additional information about Mosquitoes & West Nile Virus.

 

Rodent Abatement Program

Our Rodent Abatement Program is a complaint-based program that responds to rat and mice infestations in the City and County of San Francisco. In addition, we work collaboratively in a pilot area of San Francisco with six other City and County agencies toward the reduction of rodents. Additional information about Rodent Abatement.

 

Other Pests and Vectors
Pests and vector infestations can be a public health hazard, a nuisance and destructive. The Environmental Heath staff maintains a program to control other pests and vectors in order to prevent infestation by providing information and recommendations. In addition, we respond to pest and vector complaints through our Code Enforcement Complaints Program.

 

Bed Bugs - Prevention and Control

 

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