Pests & Control
Bee Man getting the
honey bee hive out of our house.
Agencies & Businesses
Who to call if you're being bugged.
Animal
Services Referral List
Who to call for dead or injured animal pickup, help with trapping
or containing strays or pests.
Honey Bee & Wasp Problems Solved
Guy to call to get that swarm of bees off your property! 292-4660.
Santa Clara County
Vector Control District
When it isn't cute, looks like it bites, and is in your yard,
then you can call these folks to help you out. As of April 17,
2006, the County Vector Control District will be located at 1555
Berger Drive, Suite 300. The District's new phone number will
be918-4770 and fax will be 298-6356.
Local Pests
These are commonly observed pests in
Santa Clara County.
City
Pigeons
The feral pigeon, a wild breed of winged vertebrate, is so prolific
within our intimate environment and poses so strong a potential
for disease that it is legally classified as a "pest animal",
much as is the rat or common mouse.
Coyotes
Cat owners are being urged not to allow their pets outside in
areas where coyotes are known to live and dogs owners are urged
to be aggressive toward any coyote that approaches their pet,
even if it looks friendly.
Domestic
Rodents
Roof rats, norway rats, mice and other rodents constitute an
ongoing problem to residents in Santa Clara County. Rodents,
especially roof rats are common co-inhabitants in our homes,
regardless of socio-economic boundaries.
Dust Mites
Dust mites are an ever-increasing problem that has no silver
bullet fix, but there are ways to combat the steady infestation.
Our web site was created with the purpose of educating the public
through articles and news about dust mites.
Feral Cats:
Rescue, Care and Rehabilitation
Resources for dealing with feral cats. The Elmwood Jail has had
lots of problems with feral cats. Someone should have looked
here first!
Garden Pests
A GO MILPITAS RESOURCE
Advice on controling common garden pests.
Mosquitoes
Management of mosquitoes in Santa Clara County presents an ongoing
challenge due to the variety of developmental sites and their
proximity of urban areas.
Mosquito
Activity Forecast for Milpitas, CA (95035)
Not only can the Weather site tell you about rain, it can tell
us just how busy the mosquitos will be. Need repellent?
Pocket
Gophers - UC Pest Management Guidelines
Pocket gophers often invade yards and gardens, and feed on many
garden crops, ornamental plants, vines, shrubs, and trees. They
are classified as nongame mammals by the California Fish and
Game Code.
Potential Pests
These are a threat, but have not reached
our county yet, though they may be in other parts of California.
If you suspect you've seen one of these, call one of the agencies
fast!
Africanized
Honey Bees
No, these haven't reached Milpitas yet, but they are in Southern
California.
Pierce's
Disease and Its Vectors
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooters carry a bacteria that can destroy
grape vines. Sometimes they are found on eucalyptus trees. Should
you find one, it should be reported to vector control.
Red Imported Fire
Ants
These red ants originated in South America and infestations have
been recently discovered in Modesto. These distructive and agressive
ants will bite.
Suggestions
CDC
West Nile Virus Homepage
Even though summer is nearing its end, many human West Nile virus
infections happen during September. Keep up the steps to protect
yourself and your family from mosquito bites.
Managing
Conflicts With Wildlife
Research into what works and what doesn't work for repelling
animal and insect pests, from Colorado State University.
Something bugging you I haven't a link for? Got a link for
this site that will help us here in Milpitas get rid of some
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your local pest service? -- send me an email.
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