Media Releases
First West Nile Virus Found in Placer County Mosquitoes: A Reminder to Protect Yourself From Mosquito Bites
The Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District reported today that four mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus over the past week. The samples were collected from sites along the county’s western border.
First Signs Of Increased West Nile Virus Activity In Placer County On Eve Of Holiday
The Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District reported today that a mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile virus this week. The sample was collected from a site along the county's western border.
Local Ticks Found Infected with Lyme Disease Organism
Officials at the Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District (PMVCD) caution residents of the presence of the Lyme disease organism in local ticks.
West Nile Virus Activity Increases In Placer County
Five additional mosquito samples in Placer County have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) today, bringing the count to 27 WNV-positive mosquito samples in the county for the year.
First WNV+ Mosquitoes in Placer County for 2013
The Placer Mosquito and Vector control District reports that mosquito samples taken from surveillance traps in Roseville and Sheridan Placer County have tested positive for West Nile virus.