June 18, 2025
Contact: Luz Maria Robles, Public Information Officer
Office: 916.405.2082 | Cell: 916.416.6337
E-mail: lrobles@FIGHTtheBITE.net
FIRST MOSQUITO SAMPLE TESTS POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE VIRUS IN YOLO COUNTY
Elk Grove, Ca— The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District announced today that the first signs of West Nile virus (WNV) activity have been detected in Yolo County as one mosquito sample collected from Davis has tested positive for the disease. This finding comes a week after a mosquito sample also tested positive in Sacramento County last week. “As the weather gets warmer, WNV activity will steadily increase,” said Gary Goodman District Manager. “This is a cause for concern, especially as summer is around the corner and we are approaching the hottest months of the year when activity typically intensifies. We urge residents to continue taking proper precautions to protect themselves from mosquitoes,” indicated Gary Goodman, District Manager.
In response to the recent findings, the District will continue to monitor West Nile virus activity through widespread mosquito trapping and testing. In addition, to quickly reduce mosquito populations and protect public health, ground treatments will also be conducted in areas where virus-positive mosquitoes have been detected.
This week has been declared National Mosquito Awareness Week by the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA). AMCA is an international organization of nearly 2,000 public health professionals dedicated to preserving the public’s health and well-being through safe, environmentally sound mosquito control programs since 1935.
For current information about District activities, please visit www.FIGHTtheBITE.net. Residents may also subscribe to mailing lists to receive email notifications for upcoming mosquito treatments by zip code. To sign up, go to Spray Notifications on the website.
2025 West Nile virus activity update:
Sacramento County: 1 mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile virus to date.
Yolo County: 1 mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile virus to date.
Practice the District D’s of Mosquito Prevention:
DRAIN standing water that may produce mosquitoes.
DAWN and DUSK are times to avoid being outdoors.
DRESS appropriately by wearing long sleeves and pants when outside.
DEFEND yourself by using an effective insect repellent. Make sure to follow label directions!
DOOR and window screens should be in good working condition.
DISTRICT personnel are also available to address any mosquito problems. Call them at 1-800-429-1022 or visit www.FIGHTtheBITE.net
