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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 [...]
First Invasive Mosquito Detected In Placer County
The Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District detected an invasive (non-native) species of mosquito on Wednesday, August 28. The Aedes aegypti, commonly known as the yellow fever mosquito, was found in a residential south Placer County neighborhood east of Auburn Boulevard at Interstate 80.
First West Nile Virus Found in Placer County Mosquitoes: A Reminder to Protect Yourself From Mosquito Bites
The Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District reported today that four mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus over the past week. The samples were collected from sites along the county’s western border.
First Signs Of Increased West Nile Virus Activity In Placer County On Eve Of Holiday
The Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District reported today that a mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile virus this week. The sample was collected from a site along the county's western border.