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Up one levelYard Cleaning takes a bite out of West Nile Virus
Spring is nature's way of creating new life and that includes new populations of mosquitoes.
West Nile Virus Vector (Mosquito) Control
Mosquitoes breed in and around water that is stagnant, shallow and high in organic matter. Any water that sits for days can become a breeding ground for mosquito larvae.
What should I do if I find a dead bird?
What should I do if I find a dead bird? If you find a dead crow, raven, or Blue jay, contact the Health Unit at 258-2146 ext. 1491, they may want to collect it for West Nile Virus testing.
Vector (mosquito) Surveillance
The Health Unit has placed several vector (mosquito) traps around Windsor and Essex County. Vector traps are also called mosquito pools or mosquito collections. The term pool does not mean that mosquitoes were found in standing water.
The Health Unit is Now Collecting Dead Birds
Dead birds infected with the West Nile Virus are early warning signs that West Nile Virus is present in the area. The surveillance of wild birds will include crows, Blue jays, and ravens, as they are the most susceptible to the virus. The health unit is also interested in knowing about large quantities of other species of birds that are found dead.
West Nile Virus Surveillance
The Health Unit has placed several vector (mosquito) traps around Windsor and Essex County. Vector traps are also called mosquito pools or mosquito collections. The term pool does not mean that mosquitoes were found in standing water.