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Mosquitoes collected during routine monitoring near San Carlos have tested positive for West Nile virus, the first detection of the virus in San Diego County mosquitoes this year.
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County workers found West Nile virus in two dead crows picked up near Rolando and Skyline. This is a good reminder that people should take steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites, because mosquitoes can spread the virus.
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San Diego County’s Vector Control Program is scheduled to conduct its first routine aerial larvicide drop of the year on March 24 on 50 local waterways to help stop mosquito breeding in hard-to-reach areas.
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Two dead crows recently collected in routine monitoring from Lemon Grove tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting County environmental health officials to remind people to protect themselves from mosquitoes that can transmit the virus to people.
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San Diego County’s Vector Control Program is scheduled to conduct its first routine aerial larvicide drops of the year next week on up to 52 local waterways to help stop mosquitoes from potentially spreading diseases like West Nile virus.
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It’s April—and that means it’s the time of year again to break out the supplies and start those annual spring-cleaning projects. And we’ve got tips to help you do it!
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The County is investigating the first ever case of locally acquired dengue. The Escondido resident who became sick with dengue did not travel to an area where the mosquito transmitted illness is common. No additional locally acquired cases have been identified at this time.
