About Us
Delta Vector Control District, founded in 1922, is a special district charged with protecting the public from mosquito-borne diseases and mosquito nuisances. We protect northern Tulare County including Visalia, Dinuba, Exeter, Farmersville, Woodlake, Cutler, Orosi, and Ivanhoe. Our team is committed to protecting public health through mosquito control activities and mosquito-borne disease surveillance.
Our Vision
The Delta Vector Control District will be the authority for vector control and vector-borne disease prevention in Tulare County.
Our Mission
The Delta Vector Control District is committed to protecting the public’s health from vector-borne disease and discomfort by delivering exceptional services which preserve and enhance the quality of life and desirability of the area in order to make Tulare County a safe place in which to live, work and raise a family.
Our Goals
Provide Continual Surveillance
of mosquitoes to determine the threat of disease transmission and annoyance levels.
Use Safe Integrated
pest management methods to keep mosquito populations suppressed.
Promote Cooperation and Communication
with property owners, residents, social and political groups, and governmental agencies.
Administrative Team
Dr. Mustapha Debboun
General Manager
Mir Bear-Johnson
Assistant Manager
Sheri Davis
Administrative Assistant
Mark Dynge
Systems Administrator
Mary Ellen Gomez
Administrative Analyst I
Operations Team
Paul Jobe
Foreman
Rick Alvarez
Supervisor of House Mosquito Program
Paul Harlien
Vector Control Technician III/Mechanic
Tim Christian
Vector Control Technician III/Mechanic
Bryan Ferguson
Vector Control Technician III/Mechanic
Bryan Ruiz
Vector Control Technician III
Ryan Toney
Vector Control Technician II
Lab Team
Jesse Erandio
Biologist
Mark Nakata
Biologist
Crystal Grippin
Biologist