What is San Luis Obispo doing about mosquitoes in my home/neighborhood?
In April 2004, the Public Health Department began implementation of a Mosquito Abatement Program. The Mosquito Abatement Program consists of education, surveillance and abatement. Education of the public is critical to protecting public health. Through various venues the program educates the public about what they can do to minimize mosquito breeding and protect themselves and their animals from the bite of a mosquito. The program also works with sensitive populations to inform them about the risks of contracting the disease and precautionary measures necessary to avoid exposure. The surveillance program determines the potential risks of mosquito-borne diseases in San Luis Obispo County. Surveillance studies identify and quantify mosquito hot spots and identify mosquito species present. In addition, these studies look for West Nile Virus (WNV) and encephalitis that are carried by mosquitoes. Surveillance activities also include sentinel chicken flocks and continued participation in the
