Residents Urged to Protect Against Mosquito Bites
ROSEVILLE, California – The Pleasure Vector and Mosquito Control District has confirmed that the first mosquito sample tested positive for West Nile virus in 2020. The mosquitoes were collected in a mosquito trap in West Placer County. close to Baseline and Pleasant Grove Roads.
Since spring, District technicians have treated immature mosquito populations to prevent the development of adult mosquitoes. Despite our best efforts, as the temperature continues to rise, the abundance of adult mosquitoes and WNV activity in birds and mosquitoes increase at this time of year.
“Not unusual”
“It is not unusual to detect WNV activity at this time of year. We work hard to carry out preventive measures to limit the abundance of adult mosquitoes in the summer. Now that the risk of WNV increases, we’ll look at what treatments need to be done to help protect residents. We also encourage residents to use an EPA-registered repellent to protect themselves from mosquito bites, “said Joel Buettner, General Manager of Placer Mosquito.
Potentially serious
WNV is a potentially serious disease transmitted through a mosquito bite and there is no cure. The best way to avoid WNV is to avoid mosquito bites with an EPA-registered repellent, pour and drain standing water on your property to prevent mosquito breeding, and if you think you have a mosquito problem, contact the District. to submit a service request. To date, there has been no information or evidence to suggest that the new coronavirus may be transmitted by mosquitoes.
For more information, contact the Pleasure Vector and Mosquito Control District at (916) 380-5444 or placermosquito.org. For a list of EPA-registered repellents, visit placermosquito.org/repellent or cdc.gov/westnile/faq/repellent.html.
Prevent exposure to mosquito bites
- DEET – Apply insect repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, lemon eucalyptus oil or IR3535 according to the instructions on the label. Repellents keep mosquitoes from biting you. DEET can be safely used on infants and children 2 months of age and older.
- Sunrise and sunset – Mosquitoes bite early in the morning and at night, so it is important to wear suitable repellent and clothing if you are outside during these times. Make sure your doors and windows have tight meshes to keep mosquitoes away. Repair or replace displays with tears or holes.
- DRAIN – Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water. Eliminate all sources of standing water on your property, including flower pots, old tires, gutters, and pet bowls. If you know of a pool that is not being properly maintained, please contact the district at 888-768-2343.
