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Cotati, Ca. April 19, 2013 — Mosquitoes and warm weather go hand in hand. Coinciding with the arrival of mosquito season, the California State Legislature declares the week of April 21-27, 2013 as West Nile Virus and Mosquito & Vector Control Awareness Week in California. West Nile virus is a disease transmitted by mosquitoes that can result in debilitating cases of meningitis and encephalitis, and lead to death in humans, horses, some bird species and other wildlife.

Cotati, CA- Officials with the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District (MSMVCD) are urging the public to take precautions against ticks when engaging in outdoor activities this winter. Adult Ixodes pacificus, the western black-legged tick (also known as the deer tick), are most active from fall through

Cotati, CA - The Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District (District) received confirmation from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) that six additional dead birds have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The dead birds were collected from Santa Rosa, Cloverdale, Ross, Sonoma, Petaluma and Sebastopol. While all of the birds tested positive for WNV, lab results confirmed that only two had been recently infected with the virus; one near N.

Cotati, CA - The Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District (MSMVCD) will open its doors on Saturday, September 15 for an intimate look at how the agency protects public health from mosquitoes and vector-borne disease.