Partner Toolkit

Help spread mosquito awareness in your community with ready to use resources from the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District. This toolkit includes social media graphics and newsletter content, and educational materials designed to help partners share important mosquito prevention and public health messages throughout the year.

Newsletter Samples 

Sample #1: Meet Your Local Mosquito Experts 

May contain: baseball cap, cap, clothing, hat, people, person, adult, male, man, female, woman, accessories, and glasses

Since 1952, the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District has protected more than six million residents across 36 cities and unincorporated Los Angeles County from mosquitoes and vector-borne diseases. 

Funded through property and special assessment taxes, the District provides mosquito, black fly, and midge control services to residents and businesses throughout its service area. Direct services include property inspections, mosquitofish for eligible water sources, and community education through informational booths and presentations. 

District staff work year-round to protect public health through vector surveillance, targeted control efforts, and community education to help reduce mosquito populations and the risk of diseases such as West Nile virus. 

If you have a mosquito-related concern or would like to request a service, visit GLAmosquito.org or call 562-944-9656. 

Sample #2: Mosquitoes, West Nile Virus, and How to Protect Yourself 

The image promotes using insect repellent to protect against mosquitoes, with a focus on personal safety.

Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance. They can transmit diseases that affect both people and animals, including West Nile virus, the most common mosquito-borne disease in Los Angeles County. 

Mosquitoes are attracted to the carbon dioxide we exhale, our body heat, and our natural body odor. As temperatures rise and more people spend time outdoors, taking simple precautions can help reduce mosquito bites. 

Protect yourself by using an EPA-registered insect repellent containing at least 15% DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus. Wearing loose-fitting, long-sleeved clothing can also help reduce mosquito bites. 

See a dead bird? Report it. Dead birds can serve as an early warning sign of West Nile virus activity and help public health officials monitor disease activity in the community. Report dead birds at WestNile.ca.gov. 

If you have mosquito-related questions or concerns, contact the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District. Visit GLAmosquito.org or call 562-944-9656.

 

Sample #3: Stop Mosquitoes at the Source 

An informative image urging people to remove standing water to prevent mosquito breeding, featuring a person pouring water.

Mosquitoes can turn a relaxing backyard into an itchy, frustrating experience in just a matter of days. Did you know that mosquitoes only need a bottle cap of water to complete their life cycle? Under the right conditions, mosquitoes can develop from egg to adult in as little as one week. Because mosquitoes begin their life cycle in water, eliminating standing water is one of the most effective ways to reduce mosquito populations before they become flying adults. 

Buckets, plant saucers, bird baths, neglected swimming pools, and other water-holding containers can quickly become mosquito breeding sites. Residents can help reduce mosquito activity around their homes by: 

  • Emptying, covering, or tossing containers that collect water at least once a week 
  • Changing the water in pet bowls and bird baths daily 
  • Maintaining swimming pools and spas 
  • Reporting neglected (green) swimming pools 

Don't forget to protect yourself from mosquito bites by using an insect repellent containing at least 15% DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus. Taking these few simple steps can help protect your home and community throughout the mosquito season. 

Need help? Contact your local mosquito experts at the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District. Visit GLAmosquito.org or call 562-944-9656.

Social Media Graphics

Social media provides a great platform to inform and engage with residents. We have prepared a social media tool kit with images and captions for you to share on your social media channels.

To download, please click on the graphic(s) below.

The image promotes the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District, featuring a team of mosquito experts.
The image promotes National Mosquito Control Awareness Week featuring a close-up of a mosquito.
The image highlights mosquitoes as deadly "summer villains," causing more human deaths than any other animal.
The image explains that West Nile virus is transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes, affecting horses and birds too.
The image shows mosquito larvae in water with a message highlighting that they need only a teaspoon of water to reproduce.
An informative image urging people to remove standing water to prevent mosquito breeding, featuring a person pouring water.
The image promotes using insect repellent to protect against mosquitoes, with a focus on personal safety.
The image urges the public to report dead birds by calling 1-877-WNV-BIRD to help track West Nile virus.
The image contrasts two mosquito types: Culex (dusk/dawn, bird biters, West Nile) and Aedes (daytime, human biters, dengue).

Sample Caption:  Have mosquito issues? Your local mosquito experts are here to help! The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (@GLAmosquito) provides property inspections, mosquito control services, and educational resources to help our community stay bite-free.

Contact Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (@GLAmosquito).

Visit GLAmosquito.org or call 562-944-9656.

 

 

Sample caption: Who hates mosquitoes more than you? Greater LA County Vector Control District (@GLAmosquito) does. During National Mosquito Control Awareness Week (June 21-27) and throughout the year, they work to control mosquitoes and protect public health.

Have mosquito issues? Contact @GLAmosquito.

Visit GLAmosquito.org or call 562-944-9656.

 

 

 

Sample caption: Mosquitoes are the world's deadliest animal, responsible for spreading diseases to millions of people each year. Protect yourself from the bite by wearing insect repellent and eliminating standing water around your home.

Have mosquito issues: Contact Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (@GLAmosquito).

Visit GLAmosquito.org or call 562-944-9656.

 

 

Sample caption: Mosquitoes can spread serious diseases, including West Nile virus (WNV). Culex mosquitoes, the primary carriers of WNV, are most active from dusk to dawn. They prefer to feed on birds but can also bite humans and other mammals.

Have mosquito issues: Contact Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (@GLAmosquito).

Visit GLAmosquito.org or call 562-944-9656.

 

 Sample caption: Think those are tadpoles? Think again! These little wrigglers are actually mosquito larvae—the baby stage of mosquitoes. Dump out standing water before they grow into biting adults. 🦟

Have mosquito issues: Contact Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (@GLAmosquito).

Visit GLAmosquito.org or call 562-944-9656.

 

 

 Sample caption: Standing water today can mean mosquitoes tomorrow. Empty containers, clean gutters, and keep water from collecting around your property.

Have mosquito issues: Contact Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (@GLAmosquito).

Visit GLAmosquito.org or call 562-944-9656.

 

 

 Sample caption: Do mosquitoes treat you like an all-you-can-eat buffet? Fight the bite with insect repellent containing at least 15% of DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus before heading outdoors.

Have mosquito issues: Contact Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (@GLAmosquito)

Visit GLAmosquito.org or call 562-944-9656.

 

 

Sample caption: The California West Nile Virus (WNV) and Dead Bird Call Center is open and ready to take your calls! If you find a dead bird near your home, please report it online at https://westnile.ca.gov/ or call 1-877-WNV-BIRD. Your reports help public health officials track and prevent WNV in California.

Have mosquito issues: Contact Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (@GLAmosquito).

Visit GLAmosquito.org or call 562-944-9656.

 

Sample caption: Not all #mosquitoes are the same! 🦟 Culex mosquitoes are most active from dusk to dawn and can transmit West Nile virus. Aedes mosquitoes are aggressive daytime biters and can transmit diseases such as dengue, Zika, and chikungunya.

Whether it's the day shift or night shift, mosquitoes are on the clock. Protect yourself with insect repellent whenever you're outdoors.

Have mosquito issues: Contact Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (@GLAmosquito). Visit GLAmosquito.org or call 562-944-9656.