the coachella valley mosquito

Name

the coachella valley mosquito

Legal name

Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

Website

https://cvmosquito.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Vector Control Services

NAICS

Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710), Exterminating and Pest Control Services (56171)

akta.pro primary industry

Mosquito & Tick Control (IMAIAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Grounds Pest & Mosquito Control (Outdoor) (BPABADAK)

Keywords

• Vector control services
• Mosquito control
• Public health protection
• Vector-borne disease prevention
• Integrated pest management

Headquarters

HQ city

Indio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Funding: The District is a special district funded by property taxes. Services are provided free of charge to all residents and property owners within the District boundaries. The District operates under California Health and Safety Code, Division 3, Sections 2000-2910.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District provides comprehensive mosquito and vector control services across a 2,400 square mile service area in the Coachella Valley, California. Services include surveillance of 13 mosquito species, larval control using EPA-approved Bti-based larvicides, adult mosquito control via ULV treatments, Red Imported Fire Ant control, the Wolbachia-based Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) program, virus activity monitoring, neglected water feature compliance, and free community education presentations. All services are provided at no charge to residents and property owners within District boundaries, funded through property taxes under California Health and Safety Code authority.

Product overview

The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District operates as a unified public health service portfolio centered on mosquito and vector control. Core offerings include Mosquito Control Services (surveillance, larval control via EPA-approved larvicides, and adult control via ULV adulticide treatments), Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA) Control, and the Sterile Male Mosquito Program using Wolbachia-based SIT technology. Supporting services include a Service Request System for property inspections, Educational Presentations and Tours, Virus Activity Monitoring through trap surveillance, Insect Identification assistance, and the Artesian Well Rebate Program. The district conducts scheduled Mosquito Control Treatments including Wide Area Larvicide Spraying (WALS) and adulticide applications, with an integrated approach combining biological (Bti larvicides), chemical, and innovative sterile insect techniques.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mosquito Control Services Comprehensive mosquito control program including surveillance of 13 mosquito species, larval control through water management, source reduction, and EPA-approved Bti-based larvicides, plus adult mosquito control via ultra-low volume (ULV) truck-mounted and aerial treatments using pyrethroid-based adulticides. Provided free to all residents and property owners within the 2,400 square mile District boundaries.
• Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA) Control Treatment and control of Red Imported Fire Ant infestations using ant baits (insecticide mixed with attractive food), broadcast treatment for large infestations, and individual mound treatments at prescribed intervals. Particularly relevant for golf courses, irrigated landscapes, and commercial properties in the Coachella Valley.
• Sterile Male Mosquito Program (SIT) Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) program using Wolbachia-bacteria to produce sterile male mosquitoes that disrupt wild mating cycles, reducing local mosquito populations without insecticides over a 16-week release cycle. The 2026 Northshore Release covered the Northshore community of Eastern Coachella Valley.
• Neglected Water Feature Compliance Program Monitoring and enforcement program targeting neglected pools, fountains, and water features that breed mosquitoes within the District. A single unmaintained swimming pool can produce up to 3 million adult mosquitoes in one month. The District monitors more than 1,660 swimming pools, with options for residents to submit photos, request inspections, or receive remediation guidance.
• Virus Activity Monitoring Surveillance program using mosquito traps throughout the Coachella Valley to collect and test mosquitoes for arboviruses, primarily West Nile Virus (WNV) and St. Louis Encephalitis (SLEV). The District publishes risk assessment reports and mapping (e.g., 28 WNV and 1 SLE positive samples reported as year-to-date mosquito sample virus activity).
• Artesian Well Rebate Program Collaborative program with the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) offering rebates to help defer costs of controlling or destroying flowing artesian wells that contribute to mosquito breeding. Applicants work with the District on Mosquito Reduction Best Management Plans, addressing both water waste and mosquito breeding simultaneously.
• Educational Presentations and Tours Free science-based educational presentations and facility tours offered to classrooms, community groups, afterschool programs, Girl and Boy Scout troops, camps, community centers, neighborhood associations, and city councils. Includes live mosquito life cycle displays, interactive programs, job shadows, and internships.

Quantifiable outcome

• A single unmaintained swimming pool can produce up to 3 million adult mosquitoes in one month
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Artesian Well Rebate Program. CVWD offers rebates to help defer costs of controlling or destroying flowing artesian wells, while the District works with applicants on Mosquito Reduction Best Management Plans. The program addresses both water waste and mosquito breeding in abandoned or poorly maintained wells.
• University of California DavisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCal Surv Gateway integration for collecting mosquito surveillance data including locations, counts, and species of mosquito samples throughout Coachella Valley.
• SBEMP Attorneys LLPminorOthersLegal representation for the District on matters related to vector control legal proceedings and enforcement actions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District: California special district providing mosquito and vector control across Sacramento and Yolo counties. Directly comparable as a tax-funded, government-run vector control district operating under the same California Health and Safety Code framework.
• San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District: California special district serving the San Gabriel Valley with mosquito and vector surveillance and control. Directly comparable in legal structure, funding model, and service portfolio to the Coachella Valley District.
• Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District: California special district providing integrated vector management across Los Angeles County. Closely analogous in scope, statutory authority, IVM methodology, and tax-funded service delivery.
• Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District: California special district covering Orange County with mosquito and vector control programs. Comparable in regulatory authority, service offerings (surveillance, larviciding, adulticiding, public outreach), and tax-based funding.
• Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District: California special district serving northwestern Riverside County adjacent to the Coachella Valley. Directly comparable as a neighboring California mosquito and vector control district with similar operational structure.
• Consolidated Mosquito Abatement District: California mosquito abatement district operating in the Central Valley. Comparable in tax-funded public-sector model, integrated vector management approach, and arbovirus surveillance programs.

Regional players

• Lee County Mosquito Control District: Florida-based special district providing mosquito control across Lee County. Comparable as a tax-funded government mosquito control program with aerial and ground treatment operations, though serving a different climate and geography.
• Manatee County Mosquito Control District: Florida-based independent mosquito control district. Comparable as an independent special district funded by ad valorem taxes, but operating in a humid subtropical environment distinct from the desert Coachella Valley.

Broad incumbents

• Mosquito Joe: National franchise providing residential and commercial mosquito control services, including misting systems and recurring barrier treatments. Comparable in service delivery (mosquito barrier treatments, recurring programs) but operates as a commercial franchise rather than a tax-funded public district.
• Truly Nolen: Established commercial pest control company offering residential and commercial mosquito control alongside general pest services. Comparable in mosquito treatment offerings but operates as a broad incumbent across many pest categories rather than specializing as a vector control district.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/cvmosquito
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/cvmosquito
• Facebookfacebook.com/cvmosquito
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cvmosquito
• Instagraminstagram.com/cvmosquito

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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