Media Releases
First Signs of West Nile Virus in the Region
The first signs of increased West Nile Virus activity in the region have officials at the Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District encouraging residents to keep an eye out for dead birds and mosquito habitats.
West Nile Virus and Mosquito and Vector Control Awareness Week April 20-26: The Buzz About the Drought
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.
West Nile Positive Bird Found in Auburn
A second dead bird in Placer County to test positive this year for West Nile virus has been found in Auburn. The bird was a western scrub jay, a common bird in the western states.
Eight New Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Eight additional mosquito samples in Placer County have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) this week, the highest number of positive samples in one week since the beginning of the 2011 mosquito season.
First West Nile Positive Bird in Placer County
The first bird in Placer County to test positive this year for West Nile virus has been found in Rocklin.