Media Releases
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.
Second Round of Mosquito Fogging Scheduled for Lincoln
This week, mosquito populations have increased in the Northern Lincoln area prompting another adult mosquito adulticide application as part of the California State Mosquito-Borne Disease Surveillance and Response Plan.
West Nile Virus Infected Mosquitoes Found in Roseville
Adult mosquitoes trapped in western Roseville have tested positive for West Nile Virus.
West Nile Virus Detected in Auburn Area
Three new West Nile Virus positive mosquito samples were reported in Auburn near Ophir Road and in the Newcastle area yesterday.