Integrated Vector Management

The District’s mission is to protect the public health by using scientifically-driven integrated vector management techniques (IVM).

IVM is a rational decision-making process which seeks to improve the efficacy, cost-effectiveness, ecological soundness and sustainability of disease-vector control. The ultimate goal is to prevent the transmission of vector-borne diseases.

Components of IVM

Surveillance and Quality Control
Physical Control
Biological Control
Microbial & Chemical Control
Public Outreach

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Surveillance and Quality Control

Surveillance and Quality Control is carried out by monitoring mosquito activity, mosquito populations, climate change, and virus activity by having…

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Biological control

Biological Control is the use of an animal or pathogen (living organisms) to control a particular pest.

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Microbial & Chemical Control

Microbial and chemical control is the use of chemical compounds (insecticides) to reduce mosquito populations. These methods are used when other…

Physical control

Physical Control is achieved by manipulating the environment to reduce mosquito breeding sites. This can be done by:

Public Outreach

Public Outreach informs Coachella Valley residents about District services, health threats, and protection and prevention tips by disseminating…

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Website Accessibility Policy

Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at 760-342-8287

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at 760-342-8287.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.