(Crohn) – West Nile (WEST Nile) in the Contra Costa Province, on the Contra Costa mosquitoes and the vectors monitoring area on Friday.
This is the second west of the Nile virus to have a virus this year after the California rubbing from Saint Ramon on July 21.
The region said in a press statement on Friday: “The bird was informed of the California call center,” the region said in a press statement on Friday. “The subsequent test confirmed that the crow was wounded by WNV. The provinces of Olaida, Santa Clara and Solano have been informed of the infected birds so far this year.”
To reduce the risk of mosquito bites, the boycott indicates that the residents use an insect repellent registered from the Environmental Protection Agency with one of the active ingredients below:
- Deet
- Picardine
- The repellent version of lemon oil eucalyptus
- Ir3535
“The last hot weather can increase the risk of West Nile virus, as the heat allows mosquitoes to develop from eggs to adults more quickly,” said Steve Shotz, PhD. From Contra Costa Mosquito and vector monitoring area. “There is another dead bird with Western Nile virus is a good reminder for residents to take steps to reduce mosquitoes.”
The residents of the Contra Costa Province can report dead birds by connecting (877) WNV-Bird (968-2473) orVisit here. District residents can also order mosquito service for residential property by calling the number (925) 685-9301 orVisit here.