(Crohn) – A bird has a western Nile virus in Saint Ramon. The bird was the first to Costa Province in a positive test of the West Nile virus in 2025.
The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control region warns that the affected birds are often the first sign of the presence of Western Nile virus in the region. Alameda and Santa Clara provinces also confirmed the cases of birds infected with West Nile virus this year.
“We usually start seeing birds and mosquitoes, the positive Western Nile in the Contra Costa Province at this time of the year,” said Contra Costa for Musha’a and the vector control area in a statement on Monday. “Our adjacent provinces have reported positive samples for several weeks so far. As the weather will rise, the risk of human conditions will continue to increase.”
The virus is found in rubbing California Gay. The bird was informed of the California virus call center. Test the flying officials and confirmed the infection.
Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District recommends that all permanent water a week reduce mosquito risk.
“If, after getting rid of all water on property, the resident still faces mosquitoes, the residents of the Contra Costa Province can contact the province to request the mosquito service,” the province said.
To reduce the risk of mosquito bites, the Contra Costa Vector Control recommends using an insect repellent recorded with one of the following active ingredients:
- Deet
- Picardine
- The repellent version of lemon oil eucalyptus
- Ir3535