Introduction. Venezuelan equine encephalitis (VEE) is a zoonotic disease of viral origin, transmitted by mosquitoes, mainly of the Culex species. Mosquito-borne diseases represent a burden on society. However, they can be prevented through knowledge and good practices. Objective. To evaluate the level of knowledge and participation of the community in the control and prevention of VEE in some rural areas of the department of Córdoba. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional analytical empirical study was carried out in 11 rural areas, with the application of a survey of knowledge, attitude and practice to establish a numerical measurement. The training phase was carried out in the villages of La Cristalina in Puerto Escondido and Campo Bello in Tierralta (Córdoba). Results. A total of 95 households were interviewed. The average age of the respondents was 52 years. 80.22% were men. The educational level reached was: primary 35.16%, high school 29.67%, technical 5.49% and university 4.40%. 39.56% of the population evaluated considered VEE to be a contagious disease, 47.25% as a fatal disease and 5.49% as a temporary annoyance. Conclusion. The population is not clear about the knowledge about VEE and the vector cycle, despite this the population studied has a good attitude and disposition to change strategies for the control of arboviruses.