Posts Tagged: virus

Using Disinfectants Correctly

Many people have increased their use of disinfectants and sanitizers due to the COVID-19 crisis. It is important to use these products correctly to ensure they are effective and to protect one's health. See the infograph below from the National Pesticide...

Infographic on disinfectants from National Pesticide Information Center.

Infographic on disinfectants from National Pesticide Information Center.

West Nile and Mosquitoes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 10, 2019   FIRST MOSQUITO SAMPLE OF THE SEASON TESTS POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE VIRUS  Elk Grove, Ca.—The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District  confirmed today that the first...

Dead birds and West Nile Virus

News from the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 23, 2018  FIGHT THE BITEFirst Dead Bird of the Season Tests Positive For West Nile VirusElk Grove, Ca.—The...

Mosquito taking in a blood meal. [Credit: Jack Kelly Clark]

Mosquito taking in a blood meal. [Credit: Jack Kelly Clark]

Mosquitoes and Warm Weather

The continued warm weather in our area means that mosquitoes are still active. So far this year, 361 cases of the mosquito-borne illness West Nile Virus (WNV) have been reported* in 23 California counties, including Yolo (4 human cases) and Sacramento (1...

West Nile Virus activity, as of 10/20/2017. www.westnile.ca.gov

West Nile Virus activity, as of 10/20/2017. www.westnile.ca.gov