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EARLY RAINS FOLLOWED BY WARM TEMPERATURES MAY BRING MOSQUITOES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Download as PDF October 15, 2009 EARLY RAINS FOLLOWED BY WARM TEMPERATURES MAY BRING MOSQUITOES – District Reminds you to Drain After the Rain Elk Grove, Calif.— The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District reminds the public to “drain after every rain” to prevent mosquitoes! Wet weather followed by warm temperatures [...]

RISK OF WEST NILE VIRUS CONTINUES AS MORE BIRDS AND MOSQUITO SAMPLES TEST POSITIVE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Download as PDF September 4, 2009 RISK OF WEST NILE VIRUS CONTINUES AS MORE BIRDS AND MOSQUITO SAMPLES TEST POSITIVE –Stay Protected this Labor Day Weekend Elk Grove, Calif.—  Family barbecues, the State Fair and other fun outdoor activities will be popular with area residents this weekend to celebrate Labor Day, [...]

MOSQUITO SAMPLES TEST POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Download as PDF August 14, 2009 MOSQUITO SAMPLES TEST POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE –Virus Activity is Centered in South Sacramento County Elk Grove, Calif.—  The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District (District) received  confirmation of additional mosquito samples that are positive for West Nile virus (WNV). These raise the total number [...]

FIGHT THE BITE DURING NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Download as PDF August 4, 2009 FIGHT THE BITE DURING NATIONAL NIGHT OUT –Use Mosquito Repellent to Prevent Mosquito Bites and West Nile Virus Elk Grove, Calif.— Tonight is National Night Out and many will be engaging in fun outdoor activities around dusk, a time of  peak mosquito activity.  The Sacramento-Yolo [...]

FIGHT THE BITE GETS A NEW LOOK!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Download as PDF July 10, 2009 FIGHT THE BITE GETS A NEW LOOK! –Sac-Yolo Mosquito Control Debut’s a New Website Elk Grove, Calif. — The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District is proud to showcase its new website! FIGHTtheBITE.net features a complete new look while still providing Sacramento and Yolo county [...]

FIVE NEW BIRDS TEST POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE VIRUS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Download as PDF July 9, 2009 FIVE NEW BIRDS TEST POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE VIRUS –Virus Activity Continues Throughout Sacramento and Yolo County Elk Grove, Calif. — The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District received confirmation that five new birds tested positive for West Nile virus. Four of the birds are [...]

FIREWORKS…SUMMER FUN…AND MOSQUITOES!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Download as PDF July 1, 2009 FIREWORKS…SUMMER FUN…AND MOSQUITOES! –Hot Temperatures Accelerate Mosquito Production Putting You at Higher Risk for West Nile Virus Elk Grove, Calif. — Leisurely evenings walks, fireworks and family BBQ’s are all activities many people may enjoy this holiday weekend, but the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control [...]

SENTINEL CHICKEN TESTS POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE VIRUS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Download as PDF June 25, 2009 SENTINEL CHICKEN TESTS POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE VIRUS –First sign of West Nile virus in Yolo County Elk Grove, Calif. — The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District (District) announced today that one sentinel chicken located in Yolo County has tested positive for West Nile [...]