The East Side and Turlock Mosquito Abatement Districts (MADs) confirmed the detection of West Nile Virus (WNV) in one mosquito sample from Stanislaus County.

As of June 12, 2023, WNV has been detected in nine California counties, with WNV activity confirmed in 16 dead birds and 15 mosquito samples. So far there have been no human cases reported.

The Districts anticipate an active mosquito and mosquito‐borne virus season this year. Turlock MAD General Manager David Heft stated, “The late rains and increased temperatures will hasten the development of West Nile virus in the Central Valley. We urge residents to dump and drain any items around their home that may hold standing water and to use repellent when outside in the dawn and dusk hours.”

The MADs will continue with their surveillance programs identifying mosquito breeding sources and mosquito‐borne disease activity and treat according to their results.

The MADs would like to remind residents that they can help by taking the following precautions:

Dump or drain standing water where mosquitoes like to lay their eggs.

Defend yourself against mosquitoes by using repellants containing DEET, Picaridin, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus.

Avoid being outdoors at dusk and dawn when WNV‐carrying mosquitoes are generally most active.

Report neglected swimming pools to your local MAD.

Use tight‐fitting door and window screens to keep mosquitoes from entering your home.

Contact your veterinarian for information on vaccinating equine against WNV.

For additional information or to request service, residents should contact their local MAD. Stanislaus County residents north of the Tuolumne River should contact the Eastside Mosquito Abatement District at (209) 522‐4098 (www.eastsidemosquito.com).