San Joaquin County Mosquito
and Vector Control District’s (District)
mosquito-borne disease surveillance program confirmed West
Nile virus (WNV) positive
mosquitoes in one mosquito sample in zip
code 95206, and in two mosquito samples in
95219. Both zip codes are in the Delta ar
ea. In addition, a dead bird was found WNV
positive in Manteca, zip code
95336. These are the first positive mosquitoes and bird found
in San Joaquin County in 2015. “It is no
t surprising since neighboring counties have
detected WNV activity in the recent weeks
as well, said Ed Lucchesi, Manager of the
District.
In response to the detection of
WNV, the District will expand
surveillance and control of
local mosquito populations on all private and
public lands within
San Joaquin County.
Mosquito control activities include: ma
king recommendations to property owners on
methods to reduce mosquito breeding c
onditions; educating the
public on mosquito
prevention techniques, including
the use of repellents; introducing mosquito fish to ponds,
ditches, and other aquatic sites; and sprayi
ng areas where mosquitoes are found.
With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, many
of us will be enjoying outdoor activities. It is
important that people protect themselves from mo
squito bites. Residents and visitors of San
Joaquin County can reduce their risk of WNV
and other mosquito-transmitted diseases by
taking precautions.
Read more here.