Placer County Confirms First West Nile Virus Death Since 2018
Placer County public health officials confirmed the first West Nile virus death this season, a Lincoln man over age 65. This is the first West [...]
Invasive Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes Found in Stanford Neighborhood of Roseville
ROSEVILLE, October 13, 2023 - The Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District detected invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in a new area of Roseville this week. [...]
Mosquitoes in Placer County Test Positive for St. Louis Encephalitis Virus
This is the first time since 2017 that mosquitoes in Placer County have tested positive for SLEV ROSEVILLE, Calif., September 13, 2023 – The Placer [...]
First Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Placer County this Summer
Officials urge residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites with an EPA-registered repellent ROSEVILLE, Calif., August 30, 2023 – Placer County’s public health officer, along with the Placer [...]
West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes and Dead Bird Detected in West Roseville
Placer Mosquito urges residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites with an EPA-registered repellent ROSEVILLE, Calif., June 21, 2023 – The Placer Mosquito and Vector [...]
Invasive Aedes Aegypti Mosquito Found in Roseville
ROSEVILLE, JUNE 13, 2023 - The Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District detected an invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito in Roseville today. The Aedes aegypti mosquito, [...]
Record Amounts of Rainfall Create Perfect Conditions for Mosquitoes
Mosquito Awareness Week, observed April 16 - 22, 2023, educates California residents about mosquitoes and how to help prevent the spread of mosquito-transmitted diseases SACRAMENTO, [...]
Placer County Officials Encourage Mosquito Bite Prevention in Wake of West Nile Cases
Placer County’s public health officer, along with the Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District, are reminding residents to continue to take precautions to avoid mosquito [...]
Three More Invasive Aedes Mosquitoes Detected in Placer County
ROSEVILLE, Calif., August 4, 2022 – The Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District detected three more invasive (non-native) species of mosquito yesterday Wednesday August 3. Two [...]
Invasive Aedes Mosquitoes Detected in Placer County
Yellow fever mosquito detected in Placer County. District implements response plan. ROSEVILLE, Calif., July 19, 2022 – The Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District detected an [...]