You can help to control disease-carrying vectors in Orange County by looking for vectors and their hideouts. All mosquitoes must have water to complete their life cycle. Mosquitoes can carry disease such as encephalitis and malaria. Mosquito fish are also provided free of charge from the Vector Control District to help keep mosquitoes under control. Insecticides used to control mosquitoes in Orange County.
Some flies can transmit disease by contaminating human food.
The trash can is the source of most fly problems around the home. These problems can be prevented by using good cleaning habits. Flies often lay their eggs in garbage, animal droppings, and other smelly places. Reportingall fly breeding sources from animal operations, horse stables, or large amounts of garbage. There are several species of ticks in southern California.