One dead House Finch retrieved by the Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control was tested at U.C....
Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District
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News and Updates
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UC Davis Confirms SMVCD's First West Nile virus Positive Bird
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CDPH Reports First Human West Nile Virus Cases of 2010 in California from Stanislaus County
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Vector Ecologist Introducing Kids to the Wonderful World of Insects!
Check out this article from the...
Contact Info
Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control
19200 Latona Road
Anderson, CA 96007
Phone: (530) 365-3768
Fax: (530) 365-0305
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UC Davis Confirms SMVCD's First West Nile virus Positive BirdJuly 30, 2010
One dead House Finch retrieved by the Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control was tested at U.C. Davis and confirmed to be positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The House Finch was found on July 15, 2010 in Redding.
CLICK HERE for the WNV Task Force Press Release
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CDPH Reports First Human West Nile Virus Cases of 2010 in California from Stanislaus CountyJuly 16, 2010
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Vector Ecologist Introducing Kids to the Wonderful World of Insects!July 13, 2010
Check out this article from the Anderson Valley Post
John, the District Vector Ecologist took some time out of his schedule to read to the "Summer Storytime" program at the Cottonwood Library. Not only did John read, he brought some of the District's fun insects for show and tell.
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Updated Fogging InformationJune 28, 2010
With the warmer days and rising mosquito trap numbers SMVCD is anticipating, weather permitting, adult mosquito operations this week.
Click HERE for Updated Information
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Mosquito trap numbers on the rise in Anderson, Fogging Planned for 6/23/2010June 22, 2010
The District trap counts are slowly rising with the warmer weather in Anderson. In an effort to reduce those numbers, we will be performing adult mosquito control operations on 6/23/2010. Click here for fogging areas
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Neglected Pool Program Hits the Ground RunningJune 7, 2010
For the second year, Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control has obtained an area warrant for the inspection and abatement of mosquito breeding in neglected swimming pools. Also, for the third year the District will be conducting our annual neglected pool aerial surveillance aimed at locating potential mosquito breeding pools. These two tools in conjunction with reporting from our District residents, give District staff the ability to find and treat mosquito sources quickly and efficiently. For more information:
Link to an Article in the Record Searchlight
Link to an Article in the Shasta Lake Bulletin
Click Here For Our Press Release
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Due to Unsettled Weather Patterns SMVCD will be suspending Adult Mosquito OperationsMay 19, 2010
Please check by soon for updated fogging information. We will begin adult operations when the weather permits.
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Mosquito control just one of many jobs district doesMay 12, 2010
The Anderson Valley Post stopped by for our Open House during Mosquito awareness week and wrote up an article about their experience!
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Fogging Tentatively Planned for May 13th and 14thMay 10, 2010
The District is currently planning on performing adult mosquito control in areas where our adult mosquito surveillance dictates on Thurs May 13th and Friday May 14th. Check back to the website the day before, as the areas to be treated will be posted.
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Friday Fogging Cancelled 5/7/2010May 7, 2010
The planned fogging routes for Friday morning were cancelled due to weather. No fogging is currently planned for Monday 5/10/2010