Media Releases
West Nile Virus Antibodies Detected in Sentinel Chicken – First Sign of Virus in Placer County
The Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District reported today that a sentinel chicken has tested positive for West Nile virus antibodies. This is the first sign of increased West Nile virus activity in Placer County.
West Nile Virus and Mosquito and Vector Control Awareness Week April 19-25, 2015
Mosquito control districts throughout the state are gearing up for what could be an unpredictable and unusual season. The Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District is enlisting the public’s help to slow down the West Nile virus cycle this season.
Warm Weather Ushers In Mosquito and West Nile Virus Awareness Week April 22-28
Although Placer residents have seen a very unusual mosquito season so far this year, the Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District (PMVCD) announces the official beginning of the season during Mosquito and West Nile virus Awareness Week, April 22-28.
Warm, Dry Winter Sees Unseasonal Mosquito Activity
The Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District reports an increase in calls from Placer County residents, especially on the western border, where mosquito activity has increased in the past few weeks.
In Case You Missed It: Senate Inaction on H.R. 872 Jeopardizes Public Health in California
The Contra Costa Times of California published an article today on the increased danger of West Nile virus facing Bay Area residents this year.