Media Releases
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.
First Signs of West Nile Virus in Placer County
The Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District reports that an American crow collected from Lincoln and a mosquito sample collected from Roseville have tested positive for West Nile virus.
Ticks Found Positive for Lyme Disease
Eight tick samples in Placer County have tested positive for the Lyme disease organism in the past two weeks. This announcement comes on the heels of a tick advisory issued by the California Department of Public Health last week.
West Nile Virus Still a Threat in Western Placer
Eight additional mosquito samples in western Placer County have tested positive for West Nile virus in the past week. A majority of the positive samples were collected from mosquito traps located in the Lincoln area.
West Nile Virus Still a Threat in Western Placer
Eight additional mosquito samples in western Placer County have tested positive for West Nile virus in the past week. A majority of the positive samples were collected from mosquito traps located in the Lincoln area.