Loudoun County Health Department

A "vector" refers to an organism, such as a tick or a mosquito, that carries disease-causing microorganisms from one host to another. Infections transferred by vectors are referred to as vector borne diseases and include Lyme Disease and West Nile virus. Vector control refers to the process of eradicating or controlling the disease-carrying insects.

The links below will take you to information about different aspects of vector control in Loudoun County.

• Animal Bites/Rabies
• Lyme Disease/Tick-Borne Diseases
• Pest and Rodent Control
• Smallpox
• West Nile Virus

Contact Information

For questions about vector control, contact the Environmental Division of the Loudoun County Health Department:

Loudoun County Department of Health
Environmental Division
Vector Control: Doug Hubbard
1 Harrison Street, S.E., 2nd floor
Leesburg VA 20175
Phone: 703-777-0234
Fax: 703-771-5023