Integrated Vector Management Program
The Vector Control Program (VCP) is a countywide program, within the County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ), that works to protect the public from vectors and the diseases they transmit. The VCP uses a balanced, data-driven integrated vector management program in order to best target new and emerging vector problems, safeguard the environment, and protect public health.
Integrated vector management uses a balanced and “lightest touch” combination of methods to reduce the risk of vector-borne diseases while minimizing effects on the environment. It involves:
- Public Education - Empowering the public with the know-how to protect themselves from vectors.
- Surveillance and Monitoring - Monitoring vector populations throughout the county to find potential problem areas.
- Disease Diagnostics - Detecting vector-borne pathogens using a state-of-the-art lab to protect public health.
- Source Reduction - Reducing vectors by removing or reducing their breeding sources.
- Source Treatment - Reducing vectors using a "lightest touch" approach. This includes biological and chemical control methods.
The County of San Diego, Department of Environmental Health and Quality has certified the Program Environmental Impact Report evaluating the Integrated Vector Management program.
The report details the Integrated Vector Management program as well as specific mitigation measures taken by the County to prevent environmental impacts while working to protect public health from vectors.
The final Program Environmental Impact Report is available for review:
Program Environmental Impact Report (entire version, 78MB)
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