The Washoe County Health District says it has confirmed a second positive West Nile Virus mosquito collection in the Butler Ranch/Donner Springs area.
Health officials say that they will continue insecticide fogging beginning Tuesday, August 16 and continue treatments throughout the week. They say they will also continue extensive surveillance of mosquito collections through trapping to monitor increased mosquito activity.
The Health District reminds people to take steps to prevent being bitten by mosquitos that may possibly carry disease.Â
These steps include:
- Wear pants and long sleeve shirts during early morning and early evening hours when mosquitos are active,
- Use insect repellent both on clothing and on skin,
- Remove standing water around your homes or apartments where mosquitos can breed,
- Make sure door and window screens are in good repair with no tears or holes, and
- Use mosquito fish in troughs and water features.
For more information or to report increased mosquito activity in your area call Washoe County Health District Vector Borne Disease Prevention Program at (775) 785-4599.
