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local3 days ago•26 min saved

Wyomissing mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile Virus; officials urge caution

A Wyomissing mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile Virus, but officials say the immediate risk of transmission remains low. Berks County’s mosquito control team will increase larval and adult surveillance, and residents are urged to take precautions—limit outdoor time at dusk and dawn, wear long sleeves and pants, use an EPA-registered repellent, and remove standing water around properties. More updates will be shared by local authorities and the Pennsylvania DEP Mosquito-borne Disease Control Program.

via WFMZ.com|

#berks-county #local #mosquito-control

health3 days ago•3 min saved

First West Nile virus death of 2026 reported in Montgomery County

Montgomery County health officials confirm the county’s first West Nile virus–related death in 2026, a woman in her 90s. The virus is spread by mosquitoes; most people have mild or no symptoms, but a small number can develop serious neurological illness. There is no specific treatment, and local mosquito-control programs continue surveillance and control efforts. Residents should protect themselves with EPA-registered repellents, long sleeves/pants, and by removing standing water around their homes.

via Click2Houston|

#health #montgomery-county-tx #mosquito-control

public-health20 days ago•1 min saved

Dayton Park Sprayed After West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes

Public Health Dayton & Montgomery County will spray a section of Wegerzyn MetroPark in Dayton at dusk after traps tested positive for West Nile Virus; no human cases have been reported; spraying uses the Duet adulticide and covers the area around 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave tonight; for more information call (937) 225-4362.

via WHIO TV|

#dayton #mosquito-control #public-health

local-health20 days ago•1 min saved

Two West Nile Virus Cases Confirmed in Myrtle Beach as City Boosts Mosquito Control

The South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed two West Nile virus cases in Myrtle Beach. Officials note the virus is spread by mosquitoes, not person-to-person, and urge residents to remove standing water, apply approved insect repellents, wear protective clothing, and limit outdoor activity during peak mosquito times. The city is expanding mosquito-control efforts with aerial spraying, larvicide treatments, and enhanced surveillance to curb transmission.

via WMBF|

#local-health #mosquito-control #myrtle-beach

health21 days ago•1 min saved

Eight Pittsburgh Neighborhoods Targeted for West Nile Mosquito Spraying

Eight Pittsburgh neighborhoods—Brighton Heights, Marshall–Shadeland, California–Kirkbride, Manchester, Allegheny Commons, Perry South, Fineview and Troy Hill—will be sprayed with Zenivex E20 ULV insecticide on Aug. 5 after more West Nile virus–positive mosquito samples were found in Allegheny County; officials say the product is low-risk to people and wildlife when used properly.

via WTAE|

#health #mosquito-control #pittsburgh

health24 days ago•3 min saved

Miami-Dade Reports Local Dengue Case, Urges Mosquito Precautions

Florida’s Department of Health in Miami-Dade and the county Mosquito Control confirmed a locally acquired dengue case and are boosting surveillance and control efforts; residents are urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites, as dengue is transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and not spread person-to-person. Symptoms typically appear within 14 days of infection. For information, visit the DOH mosquito-prevention page, report dead birds to the FWC, or call 305-324-2400 if symptoms develop.

via WPLG Local 10|

#dengue #health #miami-dade

local-news24 days ago•11 min saved

Cache County reports first West Nile case of 2026, prompting mosquito precautions

Health officials in Cache County have confirmed the first human West Nile virus case of the 2026 season. The Bear River Health Department did not release details on the patient to protect privacy. West Nile is spread by infected mosquitoes, with most people showing no or mild symptoms, while a small number can develop severe neurological illness. Mosquito abatement teams across Box Elder, Cache, and Rich counties are monitoring activity and testing traps, with updates on the health department site. Residents are urged to follow the 5 Ds of mosquito prevention: drain standing water, avoid dawn/dusk outdoors, use DEET or approved repellents, wear long sleeves/pants, and ensure window screens are intact. Seek medical attention promptly if severe symptoms such as high fever, neck stiffness, confusion, or muscle weakness occur after a bite.

via Cache Valley Daily|

#bear-river-health-department #cache-county #local-news

health26 days ago•16 min saved

Bay Area Reports First 2026 West Nile Virus Infections in Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County officials confirmed the Bay Area’s first human West Nile virus infections of 2026, with two unrelated residents recovering at home; officials say the infections may be travel-related during the incubation period. West Nile is transmitted by mosquitoes and most infections are mild, but serious illness can occur and there is no human vaccine. Local mosquito testing has detected West Nile in the county this year, and residents are urged to drain standing water, report dead birds, and use mosquito repellents (DEET or oil of lemon eucalyptus), especially at dawn and dusk. Statewide, five other human cases have been confirmed this year, and public health notes past years saw regional deaths.

via The Mercury News|

#bay-area #health #mosquito-control

health1 month ago•24 min saved

Orange County Faces West Nile Surge as Mosquito Sprays Roll Out

A dangerous West Nile virus surge is sweeping 13 Orange County cities, with 38 positive mosquito samples this season and Fullerton accounting for about 40% of cases. Officials have begun overnight spraying in a 4.5-square-mile area of Fullerton, while residents are urged to eliminate standing water, clean bird baths and pet bowls, fix screens, and use DEET- or picaridin-based repellents. West Nile is spread by mosquitoes; most people recover or have mild symptoms, but severe infections can cause encephalitis or meningitis, particularly in older adults or those with weakened immune systems.

via New York Post|

#fullerton #health #mosquito-control

weather-news1 month ago•51 min saved

SoCal West Nile virus surge: how to protect yourself this season

West Nile virus activity is surging early in Southern California, with Orange County detecting the virus in 10 cities and testing 38 mosquito pools, and Los Angeles County reporting 27 positive mosquito samples; nationwide there have been at least 48 human cases by June 30, including 38 neuroinvasive cases, though California has only one confirmed human infection this year. Health officials urge practical prevention: use EPA-registered repellents with DEET/IR3535/oil of lemon eucalyptus/picaridin, wear long sleeves and pants at dawn/dusk, eliminate standing water, repair screens, and report neglected pools or dead birds to local vector control agencies.

via Yahoo|

#los-angeles-county #mosquito-control #orange-county

health1 month ago•32 min saved

Guanacaste Beach Town Grapples with Chikungunya Outbreak as Costa Rica Amplifies Mosquito Control

Costa Rica has confirmed a chikungunya outbreak in Playa Langosta near Tamarindo, with four confirmed and 17 probable cases; health teams have intensified mosquito-control efforts, fumigating thousands of homes and inspecting hundreds of properties to eliminate breeding sites, while authorities urge residents and visitors to use repellent, remove standing water, and follow basic precautions as surveillance continues.

via The Tico Times|

#chikungunya #costa-rica #guanacaste

health1 month ago•5 min saved

Nashville Detects West Nile in Mosquitoes, Prompting Public Health Precautions

Nashville health officials confirmed West Nile virus in a local mosquito pool near Cass Street in North Nashville, marking the city's first 2026 detection and an early-season warning. The Metro Public Health Department is ramping up mosquito trapping, distributing educational materials, and reducing breeding sites by removing standing water and applying larvicide where needed, while noting they do not spray insecticide to kill adult mosquitoes. Residents are advised to use EPA-approved repellents, wear protective clothing, and ensure screens are intact, as West Nile virus remains the leading US mosquito-borne disease and poses higher risk to older adults and immunocompromised individuals.

via Fox News|

#health #mosquito-control #mosquitoes

local1 month ago•33 min saved

Grant County detects West Nile in mosquitoes, urging bite-prevention measures

West Nile virus was detected in mosquitoes collected in Moses Lake, Grant County, with confirmation on June 29, 2026; officials warn that infected mosquitoes could be present elsewhere and urge residents to reduce standing water, seal homes against entry, and use EPA-registered repellents to prevent bites. Most infections are mild but severe illness can occur, especially for older adults or those with certain conditions. Grant County Mosquito Control District No. 1 continues trapping and control through October 2026; nearby counties have detections too, but no human WA cases in 2026 to date; last Grant County human case was in 2015.

via KOMO|

#grant-county #local #moses-lake

science2 months ago•3 min saved

Google backs large-scale sterile-mosquito release to curb West Nile in CA and FL

Google, via its Verily life-sciences unit, is seeking EPA approval to release about 64 million Wolbachia-infected sterile male mosquitoes in California and Florida over two years (16 million per state per year) to suppress the Culex quinquefasciatus population and reduce transmission of West Nile virus and St. Louis encephalitis. Males don’t bite, and when they mate with wild females lacking Wolbachia, eggs don’t hatch, lowering mosquito numbers. The initiative uses the suppression method and is not genetically modified. Public comment on the plan is open until June 5; releases have not been mapped to specific counties.

via USA Today|

#mosquito-control #science #st-louis-encephalitis

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Google seeks permit for a massive sterile-mosquito release in California and Florida

Google is asking the U.S. EPA for an experimental permit to release up to 32 million Wolbachia-infected sterile male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in California and Florida over two years, using automated rearing and AI to separate sexes and release them in targeted areas. The public comment period ends June 5, and Google cites Singapore’s results—80-90% suppression of Aedes aegypti and dengue reductions—as evidence this tech-driven approach could be a viable alternative to pesticides.

via The Guardian|

#epa #google #mosquito-control