Fight the Bite: Prevent Mosquitos and Reduce the Risk of West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne virus that causes disease in humans, horses, and birds. WNV spreads to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. There have been zero human cases of West Nile Virus reported by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) in 2022. However, Nevada County had its first West Nile Virus (WNV) positive dead bird report, along with nine other California counties. The best way to prevent WNV is to protect yourself from mosquito bites and prevent mosquitos from breeding in standing water.
Nevada County’s Environmental Health department is hosting its final Mosquito Fish Give Away on Thursday, June 30th, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm in the parking lot of the Eric Rood Center at 950 Maidu Avenue in Nevada City.
Mosquito Fish can protect your ponds and troughs by consuming large quantities of insect larvae in your pond or other standing bodies of water. By reducing the mosquito population, you can reduce your risk of contracting mosquito-borne diseases including the West Nile Virus.
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