588th REGULAR MEETING
NORTHWEST MOSQUITO and VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT
Thursday, May 15th, 2008
I. Call to Order: 3:00 P.M.
II. Pledge of Allegiance:
A. Roll Call and Introductions:
IV. Public Comments or Questions:
Consent Calendar:
A. Minutes Regular Meeting, April 17th, 2008
B. Financial Statements
C. Operational Report/ Field Activities.
D. Laboratory Report.
E. Public Information and Technology Officer
Presentation:
Items for Action:
A.Recommendation to receive and file quarterly reports on investments. B.Closed Session: The Board may hold Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to discuss salaries and benefits of employees.
Informational: WRCOG Meeting
IX. Reports:
Trustees: Buckley: Washington Day, Washington, D.C.
District Manager:
Major Dhillon, Ph.D.
Administrative Staff:
Ruth McDonald
Valerie Montigny
Scientific Staff:
Vector Ecologist:
Vacant
Lab:
Tejbir Sandhu
Greg Williams
Field Staff:
Field Supervisor:
Marta Tanaka
Vector Control Technicians:
Steven Castro
J.C Nelson
Johnny Washington
Rick Alcala
Nikia Smith
Jimmy Miliken Public Information:
Jared Dever
The Northwest Mosquito Abatement District was formed on December 28, 1959 to control mosquitoes in the northwest portion of Riverside County encompassing 150 square miles. The population of the District at that time was approximately 50,000 residents. Since inception, the District has grown significantly in population and area. Additionally, the geographical landscape has changed dramatically, from rural to mostly urban and suburban, thus creating a different set of vector problems. In 1968, upon request by the Board of Supervisors, the Board of Trustees adopted the additional responsibility of controlling biting gnats in areas adjacent to the Santa Ana River without additional revenues to the District. On August 16, 1993, the District added services to control all important vectors and changed its name to NORTHWEST MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT. In July 1994, the District purchased its present facilityand relocated its headquarters to Corona. At present, the District provides vector control services (mosquito, flies, rats, Africanized honeybees, black flies, midges and occasionally other vectors of minor public health importance) over an area of 230 square miles with a population of approximately 400,000.
District Information
Agenda
January
584th REGULAR MEETING
NORTHWEST MOSQUITO and VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT
1966 Compton Ave., Corona, Ca 92881
Thursday, January 17th, 2008
I. Call to Order: 3:00 P.M.
II. Pledge of Allegiance: Trustee Stanfield
Roll Call and Introductions:
Election and Installation of Officers:
Pursuant to District policy, the election of officers is carried out on a rotational basis. The recommended slate of officers for 2008 is:
Dennis Stanfield President
George Read Vice-President
Hal Clark Secretary
Recommendation: It is District Manager’s recommendation that pursuant to Board Policy, the Board approve the recommended slate of officers and install officers for 2008.
IV. Public Comments or Questions: - This is the time when person(s) in the audience who wish to address the Board regarding matter on the agenda or new items may speak. A member of the Public will be allowed up to three minutes or a time at the discretion of the President of Board of Trustees to address the Board. Individuals may not share their time with another speaker. Each speaker will specify agenda item or matter within subject matter jurisdiction of the Board that he/she will address. The public comment portion of the agenda shall only be used as an opportunity by the public to directly address the Board on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. All comments shall be made in a civil manner without profanity. Any individual who willfully interrupts or disrupts the meeting may be removed and subject to criminal prosecution.
Consent Calendar:
Notice: The District is in the process of implementing a new accounting system this month and again possibly into next month. The Board packet will not contain the customary financial statements. Upon completion of the system, the Board will be provided with all the financial statements. In the mean time, the financial activity documents will be prepared manually, including the payment voucher for reimbursement from the county treasury.
All items under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion unless a request is made that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar for consideration by a separate action.
Minutes Regular Meeting, December 20, 200
Operational Report/ Field Activities.
Laboratory Report.
Public Education Specialist.
Presentation:
Items for Action:
A. Recommendation to review and approve per review the Financial Statements of fiscal year 2006-2007.
B. Recommendation to approve job classification of “Volunteer” and add it to the District’s job classifications.
C. Recommendation to approve Resolution No. 446, “A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District Providing Workers’ Compensation Coverage for District Volunteers”.
Closed Session: The Board may hold Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to approve job descriptions of several positions and to discuss salary and benefits of District Manager.
Informational:
Trustee appointments.
Man Dies After Sting From Fire Ant: Attached.
X. Reports:
Trustees:
Staff:
Other Business:
Form 700
XII. Adjournment:
February
586th REGULAR MEETING
NORTHWEST MOSQUITO and VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT
1966 Compton Ave., Corona, Ca 92881
Thursday, March 20th, 2008
I. Call to Order: 3:00 P.M.
II. Pledge of Allegiance: Trustee Read
III. A. Roll Call and Introductions:
IV. Public Comments or Questions:
This is the time when person(s) in the audience who wish to
address the Board regarding matter on the agenda or new items may speak. A member of the Public
will be allowed up to three minutes or a time at the discretion of the President of Board of Trustees
to address the Board. Individuals may not share their time with another speaker. Each speaker will
specify agenda item or matter within subject matter jurisdiction of the Board that he/she will address.
The public comment portion of the agenda shall only be used as an opportunity by the public to
directly address the Board on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the Board. All comments shall be made in a civil manner without profanity. Any
individual who willfully interrupts or disrupts the meeting may be removed and subject to criminal
prosecution.
V. Consent Calendar:
All items under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be enacted by one
motion unless a request is made that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar for
consideration by a separate action.
A. Minutes Regular Meeting, January 17th, 2008
B. Financial Statements
C. Operational Report/ Field Activities.
D. Laboratory Report.
E. Public Information and Technology Officer
VI. Presentation:
VII. Items for Action:
A. Recommendation to receive and file quarterly reports on investments.
B. Recommendation to hire AJG Accounting and Bookkeeping Services, Inc., as consultant.
C. Recommendation to sell three S-10 trucks.
VIII. Informational:
1. Meeting of Special District of Riverside County to approve LAFCO Commissioner.
2. Article on Nurse Clara Maass.
3. Legislative Day in Washington, D.C., May 5-6, 2008: Information attached.
IX. Reports:
1. Trustees: Read, Bradley and Buckley: MVCAC/AMCA Conferences
2. Staff
X. Other Business:
1. Completion of Form 700.
XI. Adjournment:
March
587th REGULAR MEETING
NORTHWEST MOSQUITO and VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT
1966 Compton Ave., Corona, Ca 92881
Thursday, April 17th, 2008
I. Call to Order: 3:00 P.M.
II. Pledge of Allegiance: Trustee Buckley
III. A. Roll Call and Introductions:
IV. Public Comments or Questions: - This is the time when person(s) in the audience who wish to
address the Board regarding matter on the agenda or new items may speak. A member of the Public
will be allowed up to three minutes or a time at the discretion of the President of Board of Trustees
to address the Board. Individuals may not share their time with another speaker. Each speaker will
specify agenda item or matter within subject matter jurisdiction of the Board that he/she will address.
The public comment portion of the agenda shall only be used as an opportunity by the public to
directly address the Board on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the Board. All comments shall be made in a civil manner without profanity. Any
individual who willfully interrupts or disrupts the meeting may be removed and subject to criminal
prosecution.
V. Consent Calendar:
All items under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be enacted by one
motion unless a request is made that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar for
consideration by a separate action.
A. Minutes Regular Meeting, March 20th, 2008
B. Financial Statements
C. Operational Report/ Field Activities.
D. Laboratory Report.
E. Public Information and Technology Officer
VI. Presentation:
VII. Items for Action:
A. Recommendation to receive approve contract with Charles Z. Fedak and Company for auditing services.
B. Recommendation to initiate the process of annexation to annex portions of City of Riverside and City of Canyon Lake for providing vector control services.
VIII. Informational:
1. Appointment of Mr. Berwin Hanna to the Board of Trustees by the City of Norco.
IX. Reports:
1. LAFCO elections.
2. Remodeling of certain rooms.
X. Other Business:
XI. Adjournment:
Next meeting Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 3:00 PM, at 1966 Compton Avenue, Corona, California.
April
588th REGULAR MEETING
NORTHWEST MOSQUITO and VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT 1966 Compton Ave., Corona, Ca 92881
Thursday, May 15th, 2008
I. Call to Order: 3:00 P.M.
II. Pledge of Allegiance: Trustee Knaak
A. Roll Call and Introductions:
IV. Public Comments or Questions: - This is the time when person(s) in the audience who wish to address the Board regarding matter on the agenda or new items may speak. A member of the Public will be allowed up to three minutes or a time at the discretion of the President of Board of Trustees to address the Board. Individuals may not share their time with another speaker. Each speaker will specify agenda item or matter within subject matter jurisdiction of the Board that he/she will address. The public comment portion of the agenda shall only be used as an opportunity by the public to directly address the Board on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. All comments shall be made in a civil manner without profanity. Any individual who willfully interrupts or disrupts the meeting may be removed and subject to criminal prosecution.
Consent Calendar:
All items under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion unless a request is made that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar for consideration by a separate action.
A. Minutes Regular Meeting, April 17th, 2008
B. Financial Statements
C. Operational Report/ Field Activities.
D. Laboratory Report.
E. Public Information and Technology Officer
Presentation:
Items for Action:
A.Recommendation to receive and file quarterly reports on investments. B.Closed Session: The Board may hold Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to discuss salaries and benefits of employees.
Informational:
WRCOG Meeting
IX. Reports:
Trustees: Buckley: Washington Day, Washington, D.C.
West Nile (WN) virus is a mosquito-borne virus that has been found in parts of Asia, eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The virus was first detected in the United States (U.S.) in 1999 in New York City. The majority of people and animals that are infected with the virus have a mild illness or no symptoms. In rare cases, the virus can cause a more serious inflammation of the brain. The elderly are at a higher risk for disease caused by West Nile virus.
How Do People And Animals Get West Nile Virus?
WN virus is transmitted to people and animals by infected mosquitoes. Only certain species of mosquitoes carry the virus and very few mosquitoes are actually infected. A mosquito first acquires the infection by feeding on a bird with the virus in its blood. The virus lives in the mosquito and is transmitted to a new host in the mosquito's saliva when the insect bites a person or animal. Humans and horses are incidental hosts for the West Nile virus. The virus is most prevalent from May to October when mosquitoes are most abundant.
What Are The Symptoms Of West Nile Virus In People?
Most people who are infected with WNV have no symptoms whatsoever. However, of those who become ill, symptoms can include fever, headache, nausea, body aches, mild skin rash, or swollen lymph nodes. In a few cases, the disease will progress to encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). The time between the mosquito bite and the onset of the illness, known as the incubation period, ranges from 5-15 days in in humans. It is estimated that 1 in 150 people who are infected with WNV will require hospitalization. The elderly are particularly susceptible to clinical illness caused by WNV. There is no specific treatment for infection with WNV, although supportive care is important.
Which Animals Get West Nile Virus?
An infected mosquito can bite any animal, but not all animals will become infected. The disease most often affects birds, but occasionally causes disease in other animals as well.
Birds:
Wild birds are the animals from which the mosquito vector primarily acquires the virus. Infection has been reported in more than 138 bird species. Although many birds that are infected with WNV will not appear ill, WNV infection can cause serious illness and death in some birds. The most severe illnesses are seen among the corvid birds, which include crows, jays, ravens, and magpies. American crows constitute the majority of the birds reported dead due to WNV.
Horses:
Horses are also susceptible to WNV. The disease does not seem to be specific to a particular breed or age of horse. Clinical signs of disease consist of central nervous system abnormalities similar to those caused by infection with eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and western equine encephalitis (WEE). EEE and WEE vaccines are available for horses and are recommended for use in the spring. An equine WNV vaccine is now also available.
West Nile Virus Prevention And Control
To decrease exposure to mosquitoes and the infections they may carry:
Avoid outside activity at dawn and dusk during the mosquito season (May to October). This is particularly important for elderly and small children.
Wear protective clothing (long pants and long sleeves) and apply insect repellant when outside.
Make sure that doors and windows have tight fitting screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or holes in them.
Drain all standing water on private property and stock permanent ponds with fish that eat mosquito larvae.
Make sure roof gutters drain properly. Clean clogged gutters in the spring and fall.
What Do I Do If I See A Dead Bird?
If you find a dead bird, particularly a dead crow or other corvid (e.g., jay, magpie, raven), please call the number below promptly. Do not touch the bird. DHS will record all dead bird reports and will arrange for pickup and laboratory testing for WNV when appropriate.
All Mosquitoes must have standing water to complete their life cycle.
It only takes 7 days for a mature mosquito to develop from an egg during warm weather.
Mosquitoes do not hatch in grass or shrubbery unless standing water lies beneath. Adults may be seen resting in these areas.
Only the female mosquito bites. She uses the blood meal obtained in order to produce eggs. The male feeds only on plant juices and is incapable of breaking the skin.
Mosquitoes may live as long as 3 weeks during the summer. They may live several months during the winter, surviving in protected areas to start a new generation in the spring.
The Disease Cycle
Over the course of history, mosquito vectored disease has been responsible for more human sickness than any other disease. The most common diseases in California cause encephalitis (brain swelling). The three most common forms are St. Louis (SLE), western equine (WEE) and West Nile virus (WNV). All these diseases are carried by wild birds. Infected birds are bitten by local mosquitoes that may transmit the virus to humans and horses if they are bitten.
Mosquito Imposters
How to Prevent Breeding
Since all mosquitoes require stagnant water for development, eliminating this source is the simplest and most effective action.
For pools, operate filter or skimmer everyday to remove egg rafts and larvae. Remove rainwater from pool cover. Stock "out of order" pools with mosquito fish.
Change water in animal troughs weekly.
Dispose of unused containers that will collect rain or sprinkler water such as barrels, cans, jars, old tires, buckets, etc. Store desirable containers upside down.
Stock ornamental ponds with mosquito fish.
Surveillance Method
EVS Trap
(Encephalitis Virus Surveillance Trap)
Click to watch: Ticks of Medical Importance
What are Ticks?
Ticks are insects in the Arachnid family, related to spiders. They attach to animals, pets, and people using complex mouthparts resembling a "harpoon". While they are attached, they suck blood for several days, dropping off once engorged.
How big are they?
Larvae and nymphs are about the size of a "." while adult ticks vary between a small "o" and a large "O".
Where are they found?
Ticks live on or near the ground waiting for a host. they often climb onto tall grass or plants hoping to snag onto passing animals.
How do they find a host?
Tick have sensory organs in their legs that detect carbon dioxide, odors, and heat given off by warm blooded animals. They crawl to their host, they do not jump or fly.
Ticks and Disease
While many species of ticks exist, only a few are known to spread disease. The species of concern in our area is Ixodes pacificus or "deer tick".
Lyme Disease:
This is an infection caused by bacteria transmitted by the bite of certain ticks. The disease often starts as a circular skin rash around the area of the bite and can progress to more serious stages affecting joints, nerve, or heart tissue. Lyme disease has been reported in 47 states including California (mainly northern coastal area).
Ehrlichiosis:
Less common than Lyme disease, it is also spread by tick bites. One to three weeks after the bite fever, headache, and muscle aches develop. Fatigue and nausea may also occur. Both Lyme disease and Ehrlichiosis are treatable with antbiotics.
Other Diseases:
Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus, relapsing fever, tularemia, tick paralysis. These diseases are uncommon in California.
Preventing Tick Bites:
Ticks are most commonly encountered by people when engaged in outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, hunting, ect. Follow these recommendations to reduce your chances of bites when outdoors.
Wear light colored clothing to spot crawling ticks.
Apply insect repellant containing DEET following directions on the label.
Check regularly for ticks when outdoors. Examine skin and scalp upon returning. Also inspect pets.
Tick Removal:
If a tick becomes attached, the best method for removal is to grasp the tick with fine tipped tweezers. Pull the tick away from the skin using a slow and steady motion. Do not grab the body as this may "squeeze" fluids from the tick into the opening. Use of substances such as petroleum jelly, finger nail polish, and matches are ineffective.
When to Call a Doctor:
If unable to remove entire tick.
If red "bull's-eye" rash appears.
If fatigue or flu like symptoms occur.
Recognize Rat Activity:
Two types of rats are typically found in the area. Evidence of activity can be recognized by the following:
Partially eaten fruit on trees
Signs of gnawing on plastic, wood, wire insulation, ect.
Rat droppings are a significant sign of activity. They are dark brown, oval shaped, and about 1/2 inch long. Typically found in cluttered areas.
Visual sightings on fence tops, roofs, storm drains, and tree limbs.
Importance of Rat Control:
Rat control is a community effort. If you have rats, so do your neighbors and visa versa. In some cases, rats may spread germs such as the bubonic plague, typhus, and other filth-borne diseases. Rat survival and population growth depends on three factors:
Abundance of food
Available source of water
Places for shelter
Rat Control Starts With Environmental Management:
Sanitation and reducing clutter are the first and most important steps to a successful rat control program. You can help reduce rat populations in your neighborhood. Click Here to Find Out How!
Building and Landscape Maintenance:
Roof rats can enter homes and buildings through openings less than one inch in diameter. Check these areas at least once a year for gaps and cover with 1/4 inch heavy wire screening or sheet metal:
Attic vent and louvers
Gaps near chimney and roof
Vent pipes and shafts
Tile roofs along eaves
Pipe and cable entrances
Keep landscaping neat and trim . When installing new, or renovating landscaping, consider rat "unfriendly" plants and groundcover.
Rat traps are inexpensive and provide good results. Place them along walls and runways such as fence tops. Chemical control involves the use of rodenticides. These food blocks contain anticoagulants that kill rats after feeding. Northwest MVCD currently uses these as part of an ongoing rat eradication program. Contact us for further information.
Domestic flies, while often a nuisance, can also transmit germs to people. They are attracted to foul odors from garbage, sewage, manure, grass clippings, pet droppings, and decomposing animal and plant waste. Flies have hairy legs (pads) and most have sponging mouthparts (proboscis) allowing them to pick up and deposit germs and bacteria on food, open sores or cuts, drinking water, and cooking utensils.
Life Cycle
All flies undergo a developmental process called metamorphosis. This process consists of four stages. All developmental stages occur in moist and usually filthy areas containing decomposing animal or plant waste. In the warmer summer months, flies are able to complete their cycle in as little as 7 days. An adult housefly typically lives about a month and can lay almost 1,000 eggs, allowing for rapid infestation in unsanitary conditions. Most flies remain within a mile or two of where they emerge.
Prevention:
Fly control is most successful when breeding sources are eliminated since adult flies are harder to eliminate. The following tips can be used to reduce fly populations. These suggestions are divided into urban/suburban sources and commercial/ crop production.
Urban and Suburban
• Keep all garbage in containers with tightly fitting lids or sealed bags.
• Grass clippings should be composted or spread thin to allow drying. Remove twice weekly if possible.
• Pick up pet and animal droppings daily to avoid attraction and breeding. Dispose of in closed containers or keep buried.
• Rinse out trash cans often.
Commercial and Crop
• Keep manure dry and prevent from staying wet.
• Crop and animal processing waste should be composted or removed within seven days.
• Manure used as fertilizer should be mixed into dirt promptly.
Successful fly eradication in and around the home may involve all of the above. It is likely that the sanitation measures will effectively control your fly problem. However, if flies remain a nuisance, do the following.
Screening:
Make sure all windows and doors screens are tight fitting with no gaps. Placing mylar strips on screen doors or doors that open inward can dissuade flies from entering when opened.
Swatting:
The traditional fly swatter can still be effective against occasional flies that enter the home. Sticky fly traps and paper are also effective.
Spraying:
This involves the use of pesticides for control and should be used with caution. For indoor use, a non-residual pyrethrin or other spray should be used. When spraying outside, residual insecticides are most effective. Apply to surfaces where flies rest, around trash or other areas. Fly baits can be used but are only effective if good sanitation exists since baits can not compete with garbage. Fly traps are less effective and should be placed a minimum of 25ft from the residence. When spraying, remember: A Little Goes A Long Way and Always Follow Directions On the Label.
Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District ~ 1966 Compton Ave, Corona CA 92881 (951) 340-9792