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LA Business Owners Reject Tax for Mosquito Control Program

3/24/2026

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Business owners in Los Angeles oppose a tax increase to fund mosquito-control efforts by the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District.
The Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) aims to reduce female mosquitoes and has previously achieved an 80% reduction in treated areas.
The proposal would add up to $20 per single-family home, on top of existing fees.
Officials plan another round of sample ballots next year to gauge support.

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Business owners in Los Angeles oppose a tax increase to fund mosquito-control efforts by the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District.
The Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) aims to reduce female mosquitoes and has previously achieved an 80% reduction in treated areas.
The proposal would add up to $20 per single-family home, on top of existing fees.
Officials plan another round of sample ballots next year to gauge support.