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The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) is a special district dedicated to protecting public health by controlling rats, flies, mosquitoes, Red Imported Fire Ants, and other vector-related issues. The District strives to bring new technology and innovative concepts to the forefront of vector-borne disease prevention.

Since 1947, OCMVCD has been dedicated to the cities it serves and will celebrate its 75th Anniversary along with a new book, Grandmother Mosquito which will help further the District's reach by expanding partnerships with local agencies. The District will promote new educational resources for residents by interacting with the public in the following ways:

• Partnering with OC Public Libraries’ Storytime series to promote the new children's book.
• Engaging with residents at the Discovery Cube of Orange County with activities, crafts, and opportunities to speak with experts.
• Releasing an “Ask the Expert” video series that allows community members to submit questions to OCMVCD experts.
• Hosting giveaways and trivia questions. 

OCMVCD chose to highlight the beauty in science in Grandmother Mosquito’s illustrations. The District sought to work with Ana Ramírez, a graduate student in entomology at UC Davis and an artist. With Ana’s help, the illustrations featured in Grandmother Mosquito tell the story in a colorful and whimsical style, while still providing key educational facts about mosquitoes living and thriving in backyard environments.

Paperback copies of the book are available at all 35 Orange County Library branches or can be purchased on Amazon. To learn about events and activities that OCMVCD will be participating in this summer visit ocvector.org.