Origins of mosquito control in Marin and Sonoma

Origins of mosquito control in Marin and Sonoma counties Early 1900’s- the need for mosquito control recognized by the Ladies Improvement Club Assisted by professors from UC California Mosquito Abatement Act of 1915 Formation of the Marin Abatement District No 1

The Marin/Sonoma MVCD has provided comprehensive mosquito and disease control services to areas in Marin since 1915. In 2004, all the unserved areas of both Marin and Sonoma Counties were annexed.

100 years later …… 2, 100 square miles; over 714, 000 residents Expanded our services: Mosquito control Rodent control Advice Mosquitofish In-ground yellowjacket nest

Protecting the Public Health

Mosquito Control & Integrated Vector Management Education Chemical control Biological control Surveillance Physical control

Local Mosquito Threats Culex tarsalis Western Encephalitis Mosquito West Nile Virus Culiseta particeps No common name West Nile Virus Culex stigmatosoma Banded Foul Water Mosquito West Nile Virus Culiseta inornata Large Winter Mosquito West Nile Virus There are currently 22 different species of mosquito found in Marin and Sonoma Counties. New, emerging species of mosquito such as the Asian Tiger mosquito bring the threat of new diseases as well. Culex erythrothorax Tule Mosquito West Nile Virus Aedes albopictus Asian Tiger Mosquito Yellow Fever

Balloting Timeline February 11, 2015 Board Resolution for Mailing Ballots February 27, 2015 Ballots Packet mailed to property owners in Marin and Sonoma County February 27– April 15, 2015 Ballot return time period (minimum 45 -day required) April 15, 2015 at 7: 00 pm Board of Trustees public hearing April 16– May 4, 2015 Tabulation the ballots returned May 13, 2015 at 7: 30 pm Board’s continuation of public hearing and presentation of ballot results

Proposed Assessment Rates

If the Measure Passes… The District will provide the following services in your area: • Continue and improve the control of mosquitoes and the diseases they carry. • Provide testing and early detection of existing and emerging diseases, such as West Nile virus, Chikungunya, Dengue and Yellow Fevers, Lyme disease, Encephalitis, Hantavirus, or plague. • Comprehensive response to any disease outbreaks from mosquitoes, rodents, and ticks. • Provide mosquito-eating fish to property owners for backyard ponds and water features. • Respond to service requests regarding ground nesting yellowjackets and rodent control issues. • Control mosquitoes and other disease carrying vectors using environmentally compatible approaches that focus on eliminating the breeding sources and locations.

Intergrated Vector Management Plan Education/ Outreach Public Agencies Brochures Fairs, Open Houses, Advertising Phone and Field Consults Classroom Education Surveillance Boots on the Ground Source Reduction Small to Large to Huge Biological Control Mosquito Fish Larval Mosquito Control Adult Mosquito Control

Points to Think About Integrated Vector Management Public Health Increased Mobility and Travel Brings New Threats Environmental and Animal Impacts Property Value Lifestyle Tourism