This site is designed to educate the public about vector-transmitted diseases, vector related injuries, and about the services the Los Angeles County West Vector & Vector-Borne Disease Control District provides.  Feel free to browse through our site and learn about encephalitis, Lyme disease, Africanized honeybees, and a variety of other vector-borne diseases and vector related problems.  We will be adding additional components to this site, so check back frequently for updates.  Also, you may forward any comments or questions to the address listed on the bottom of the page.

What is a Vector?

    "Vector" means any animal capable of transmitting the causative agent of human disease or capable of producing human discomfort or injury, including, but not limited to, mosquitoes, flies, other insects, ticks, mites, and rats, but not including any domesticated animal.

Cities & County Areas Served by the District 

(*Only portions of Los Angeles City and Los Angeles County are within the District boundaries- Please call for further information)

The District is governed by a Board of Trustees. Each city council and county board of supervisors within the boundaries of the District may appoint one representative each to the Board. This is an example of government by local representation. Monthly board meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month. For more information contact rsaviskas@lawestvector.org.

Click on map for areas covered by our District

For service in other areas of Los Angeles County, click on map below

Contact Information

Telephone            (310) 915-7370
FAX                       (310) 915-9148
Postal Address    6750 Centinela Ave., Culver City, CA 90230
E-mail                   General Information:  rsaviskas@lawestvector.org  

Click Here For A Map Of Our Location

If you are a resident of the Los Angeles County West Vector & Vector-Borne Disease Control District:

Call (310) 915-7370 or Click Below for:
 Service, Information, or to Request a District Representative to Speak at an Event.