From the Chico Enterprise-Record August 31, 2021 CHICO — In Butte County, seven new pools of West Nile virus have been found while four sentinel chickens have tested positive for…
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Bird found in Simi Valley tests positive for West Nile virus
From the VC Star August 30, 2021 A bird collected in Simi Valley has become the first of 2021 to test positive for the West Nile virus in Ventura County,…
West Nile Virus Found in Santa Clara, Sunnyvale Mosquitos
From CBS SF Bay Area August 27, 2021 SANTA CLARA COUNTY (BCN) — Some adult mosquitos in Sunnyvale and Santa Clara have tested positive for the West Nile virus, following…
News Brief 8.25.21
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Learn How to Eliminate Mosquitoes, Prevent Bites During Webinar for Local Residents Set for Thursday
From Pasadena Now August 25, 2021 The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District (SGVMVCD) will teach local residents about mosquito prevention techniques, including choosing the right repellent through…
Positive Tests Confirm West Nile Virus Mosquitoes
From the Santa Clara County News August 24, 2021 Targeted treatment scheduled for Thursday, August 26 in limited area in Gilroy SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF. – The County of Santa Clara…
One human case confirmed of West Nile Virus in Merced County
From the Merced County Times August 22, 2021 Merced County Department of Public Health officials notified Merced County Mosquito Abatement District (District) that a male in his 60s contracted West…
This California town is being attacked by ‘ninja mosquitoes’
From Fox 5 August 19, 2021 TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) — Residents who live in part of California’s Central Valley say they are hoping a slight increase in their property…
AMCA Grassroots Award Nominations Deadline is Friday, August 20th, 2021
AMCA Awards recognize individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the Association, to medical entomology and public health, and to the development and implementation of mosquito control methods and/or equipment.…
Human case of West Nile Virus found in Merced County
From Westside Connect August 19, 2021 The Merced County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus in the county. A man in his…
News Brief 8.18.21
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Invasive mosquitoes potentially carrying yellow fever, other diseases reach Sutter County
From the Sacramento Bee August 13, 2021 The invasive species of mosquitoes that were reported flying through California were spotted in Sutter County this week, public health officials announced. The Aedes aegypti,…
News Brief 8.11.21
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Orange County Finds First Batch of West Nile Virus-Infected Mosquitoes This Year
From NBC Los Angeles August 8, 2021 The first batch of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus in Orange County this year have been found in Fullerton, officials said Friday.…
First Human West Nile Virus Infection Confirmed In County
From the Oakdale Leader August 6, 2021 Stanislaus County Public Health has confirmed the first human West Nile virus (WNV) infection in the county. An adult female was diagnosed with…
Invasive species of mosquito that transmits several diseases spotted in Ventura County
From ABC7 August 5, 2021 Health officials in Ventura County have detected an invasive mosquito capable of transmitting several viruses, like yellow fever and Zika. There is no confirmed transmission…
‘Ankle biter’ mosquito breeding on the rise throughout Southern California
From ABC7 August 5, 2021 GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (KABC) — The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District is seeing a greater number of “ankle biter” mosquitoes this summer. Lora…
News Brief 8.4.21
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MOSQUITOES INFECTED WITH WEST NILE VIRUS DISCOVERED IN LA QUINTA
From NBC Palm Springs August 5, 2021 Mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus were discovered in La Quinta, officials announced Thursday. The infected mosquitoes were collected from traps near Avenue…
West Nile Virus Detected In Solano County
From the Benicia Patch August 4, 2021 SOLANO COUNTY, CA — Two mosquito pools have tested positive for West Nile virus in Solano County, marking the official start of the…
Lake County mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus
From the Lake County News August 3, 2021 LAKEPORT, Calif. — For the first time this year, mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus in Lake County. The mosquitoes,…
First human case of West Nile virus for 2021 reported in Stanislaus. How to be safe
From the Modesto Bee August 3, 2021 Stanislaus County announced its first human case of West Nile virus this year, a woman with a moderate form of the disease. The…
News Brief 7.28.2021
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Bird Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in Lake Arrowhead
From the Mountain News July 28, 2021 Mosquitoes in Needles Also Tested Positive San Bernardino County Public Health officials are urging residents to take precautions after a bird carcass collected…
West Nile Virus Detected in Pasadena For First Time in 3 Years
From Pasadena Now July 26, 2021 A local mosquito control official is urging the public to protect themselves from mosquito bites and intensify their mosquito prevention measures at home after…
Officials Confirm Positive West Nile Virus Mosquito Samples in LA County
From SCV News July 26, 2021 Mosquito samples collected from mosquito traps in three Los Angeles County cities tested positive for the West Nile virus, officials confirmed Thursday. The Greater…
New invasive species of mosquito found in AV
From the Antelope Valley Press July 24, 2021 LANCASTER — An invasive mosquito species known to spread tropical diseases has been found in new locations in the Antelope Valley, and…
HUMAN CASE OF WEST NILE VIRUS CONFIRMED IN SHASTA COUNTY
From Action News Now July 23, 2021 SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. – An adult is the first person to test postive for the West Nile Virus in Shasta County this season, according…
West Nile virus-carrying mosquitoes detected in Los Angeles
From Market Research Telecast July 24, 2021 The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District in the USA (GLACVCD) this Thursday the confirmation of the first samples of West Nile virus (WNV)…
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in L.A. County
From KTLA5 July 23, 2021 For the first time this year, mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus in Los Angeles County, officials said Thursday. The confirmed samples were…
News Brief 7.21.2021
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Merced County’s first West Nile Virus case of 2021 found in bird in Turlock area
From the Merced Sun-Star July 21, 2021 A dead bird located near Merced County’s border with Stanislaus County has tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to the Merced County…
MOSQUITOS WITH WEST NILE VIRUS FOUND TO BE ‘WIDESPREAD’ IN BUTTE COUNTY
From Action News Now July 19, 2021 BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. – 24 mosquito pools have tested positive for West Nile virus, as 18 of them tested positive in the last week,…
Mosquito pools test positive for Saint Louis encephalitis
From Imperial Valley Press July 17, 2021 IMPERIAL COUNTY — Two local mosquito pools have tested positive for St. Louis encephalitis, the Imperial County Public Health Department announced Friday. One…
Evidence of West Nile virus detected in Sutter County
From Yahoo News July 17, 2021 The Sutter-Yuba Mosquito and Vector Control District has detected the first evidence of West Nile virus in Sutter County for 2021. According to a…
West Nile Virus Discovered in Mosquitoes in Eastern Coachella Valley
From NBC Los Angeles July 15, 2021 Mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus were discovered in the east Coachella Valley community of Mecca, officials announced Thursday. The infected mosquitoes were…
News Brief 7.14.21
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Mosquito activity on the rise this summer
From the Turlock Journal July 14, 2021 As the temperature climbs and mosquito activity increases, local health departments are reminding residents to take precautions against catching West Nile virus, as…
Mosquito Control Official Urges Pasadenans To Take Action After West Nile Virus Claims First California Victim of 2021
From Pasadena Now July 13, 2021 Following the first reported death from the West Nile virus in California this year, local mosquito control officials are telling people what they can…
California Department of Public Health Confirms First Human West Nile Virus Death of 2021
From the Sierra Sun Times July 11, 2021 July 11, 2021 – SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced last Friday the first confirmed death in California…
Mosquito numbers expected to rise, First West Nile virus infection in Kern
From KGET July 10, 2021 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Some say the scorching weather is doing one good thing for Kern county. That would be decreasing the activity of one…
Hotter weather means more mosquitoes in the Central Valley
From Your Central Valley July 8, 2021 FRESNO, Calif. (KGPE) – The life-cycle of a mosquito tends to speed up in warmer temperatures. Generations of mosquitoes are multiplying faster in…
News Brief 7.7.21
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West Nile Virus detected in Sonoma County
From the Sonoma County Gazette July 6, 2021 The Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District has confirmed finding the first dead bird infected with West Nile virus for 2021. The…
West Nile virus and invasive mosquitos arrive in Shasta County
From KRCR July 3, 2021 ANDERSON, Calif. — Positive tests from samples of adult mosquitos in the Anderson and Shingletown area confirm the West Nile virus has returned to Shasta county.…
WEST NILE VIRUS ACTIVE IN MOSQUITOES IN BUTTE COUNTY
From Action News Now July 1, 2021 BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. – West Nile Virus (WNV) is now active in Butte County according to the Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District…
News Brief 6.30.21
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News Brief 6.23.21
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Kern Mosquito and Vector give tips to reduce mosquitoes
From Bakersfield Now June 23, 2021 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District hosted an information event in recognition of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week. They provided methods…
Heat means mosquitoes, but area residents can help destroy their breeding grounds
From Bakersfield.com June 23, 2021 When dealing with mosquitoes — surely among the most hated insects in the world — sometimes it helps to look on the bright side. For…