Media Releases
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 Nile virus-related death in the county since 2018. There have been 286 confirmed human cases and 10 West Nile virus-related deaths reported in California this year. There are 6 confirmed human cases of West Nile [...]
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. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, commonly known as the yellow fever mosquitoes, were found in the Stanford neighborhood of Roseville. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes have been spreading throughout California since 2013. This mosquito is small with black and white [...]
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 Mosquito and Vector Control District, are urging residents to prevent mosquito bites after the first human case of West Nile virus was reported in Roseville this week. West Nile virus is a potentially serious illness transmitted [...]
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 Control District confirmed the first mosquito sample and dead bird to test positive for West Nile virus in the county for 2023. The mosquitoes and dead bird were collected in western Placer County near the [...]
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, commonly known as the yellow fever mosquito, was found in the Cherry Glen neighborhood of Roseville. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes have been spreading throughout California since 2013. This mosquito is small with black and white striped legs [...]