Our programs and services help in increasing the knowledge related to the organisms that are vectors and also guides our citizens (Alameda County residents) to control such organisms. The organisms addressed in this section are Ants, Bats, Bed Bugs, Cockroaches, Flies, Mites, Rodents, Stinging Insects, Spiders, and Ticks. Information related to Wildlife, Environmental Health, and Solid Waste and Garbage is also provided to help the society in overcoming vector-borne diseases.