Frequently Asked Questions
QUESTION: I am having a problem with mosquitoes, who
deals with them? Where can I get mosquito fish?
ANSWER: Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District (707)
285-2200 or (800) 231-3236
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QUESTION: I found an injured bird, who deals with them?
ANSWER: Bird Rescue (707) 523-2473
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QUESTION: I am interested in learning more about mushrooms/would
like someone to identify mushrooms?
ANSWER: Mushroom Identification —
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QUESTION: Where do I go if I have found a tick and want it tested
for Lyme Disease?
ANSWER: Sonoma
County Public Health Laboratory, 3313 Chanate Rd, Santa Rosa. Call
the Tick Information Line (707) 565-4715 for general information on
ticks.
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QUESTION: I have bats in my home, what should I do?
ANSWER: Look at the US
Fish and Wildlife Service educational page on Bats. For information
on Bat Management around the home see the USGS
page on bat management. There are also several bat conservation
organizations. If you are still interested in exterminating them, call
a professional pest control company. See your local yellow pages, or
go to Online
Yellow Pages
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QUESTION: I have a swarm/nest of bees, who can help me?
ANSWER: The Sonoma County Beekeepers Association maintains a "Swarm List" of beekeepers who will remove unwanted hives from your property. If you have yellowjackets, please see the question and answer below.
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QUESTION: Who deals with dead animals on road/my premises?
ANSWER:
- County Roads Sonoma County Roads/Rights of Way — (707) 565-7280
- Highways Caltrans — (510) 286-5226
- Dogs or Cats within City Limits Of Santa Rosa, Windsor, and Cloverdale
Sonoma County Animal Care and Control — (707) 565-7100
- All other Animals in Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Public Works — (707) 543-3881
- All other animals in Windsor
Windsor Street Maintenance Division — (707) 838-1009
- All animals in Petaluma, Petaluma Police — (707) 778-4370
- All other animals countywide except as noted above, Local Police or Sheriffs
- There are also private companies that will remove animals from your premises for a fee. Look under “Pest Control” in your local yellow pages, or go to Online Yellow Pages.
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QUESTION: Where do I go to have a bug/spider identified?
ANSWER: First check out the University of California’s Integrated
Pest Management website. Bring in a sample of the insect
for possible identification by the UC Cooperative Extension’s Master
Gardeners. Our staff will also attempt to identify, if
we cannot, it can be sent to the CDFA lab for identification.
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QUESTION: I have a TRAP in my tree. Why is the trap there?
ANSWER: See our section on Pest
Detection
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QUESTION: What can I do about the mice/rats in my home/area?
ANSWER: The UC Davis Integrated Pest Management website
has great tips for controlling rats and mice:
Our office and the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District can answer calls regarding mice and rats. The Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District can be reached at (707) 285-2200 or (800) 231-3236. Additionally, you can purchase mouse and rat bait from our office (see fee
schedule).
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QUESTION: What to do about gopher/mole problem?
ANSWER: Moles are insectivores, and do not feed on plants. Gophers
do feed on plants. For more information, look at the UC IPM site on Gopher
Control or contact our office.
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QUESTION: I would like to have a plant identified? I would like
to determine the cause of a plant problem?
ANSWER: Bring in a sample of the plant for possible identification by the
UC Cooperative Extension’s Master
Gardeners, or by our office.
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QUESTION: How do I find out what pesticide is being used nearby?
ANSWER: Sonoma County Agricultural Commissioner's
Office has a Records Request form that would need to be completed by
the requestor. Records for much of this use is available at our office.
Contact our office for additional information and to obtain copies
of the request form.
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QUESTION: What/Where is Sudden Oak Death (SOD)?
ANSWER: For the most complete/current information
go to suddenoakdeath.org,
or look at our pest
exclusion area.
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QUESTION: What can I do to get rid of yellowjackets?
ANSWER: There are commercial products available at
retail garden centers, or you can call
the Marin/Sonoma
Mosquito and Vector Control District at (707) 285-2200 or (800) 231-3236. Additionally, there are a few individuals identified on the Sonoma County Beekeepers Association "Swarm List" who will remove yellowjacket nests from your property. Before calling someone on the "Swarm List," be certain that it lists they will remove yellowjacket nests because most don't.
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QUESTION: I have a noise/smell complaint?
ANSWER: Most agricultural smells and noises are generally considered “normal” operating
practices. The County of Sonoma has adopted a “right to farm” ordinance
that states, “normal agricultural operations will not be considered
a nuisance”. We recommend initiating a dialogue with
the grower you are concerned with. Most growers are willing
to explain their practices and make efforts to reduce the effects
of their activities on their neighbors.
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