Health

County to Treat Areas for Mosquitoes to Reduce Risk of West Nile Virus

| 3:20 PM

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To protect the public and keep mosquitoes from potentially spreading West Nile virus (WNV), the County is scheduled to conduct ultra-low volume, pesticide-mist treatments by truck this week to reduce the number of adult mosquitoes on approximately 6,000 lots in Coronado.

Health
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Crow in North Park Area Tests Positive for West Nile Virus

| 2:31 PM

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A dead American Crow recently found in the North Park area has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), prompting County environmental health officials to remind people to protect themselves from mosquitoes that can transmit the virus to people.

Environment

County to Conduct Mosquito Larvicide Drop Thursday

| 3:33 PM

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The County is scheduled to conduct a routine mosquito-fighting, aerial larvicide drop Thursday on more than 30 rivers, streams, ponds and other waterways to kill mosquito larvae. It’s also reminding people to find and dump out standing water in and around homes to keep mosquitoes from breeding.