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West Nile Virus, 2008
Hot Topics
- Backyard Ponds and WNV
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- Detailed mosquito data for Fort Collins, Loveland, Larimer County
- When is my DEET product too old to use?
Please Be Aware!!
- West Nile virus will return to Colorado every spring.
- For the past 5 years mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus have been present in Larimer County.
- Mosquitoes can carry West Nile virus from June until the first frost.
- Until the first frost, it continues to be important to protect yourself from mosquito bites when you are outdoors.
Current Statistics - 2008
Larimer County Human Cases: 6
Colorado Human Cases: 31
Larimer County
Human WNV Risk:
Elevated
What is this?
WNV-positive Birds: 2
(see Bird Information box)
Bird Information
Certain birds (corvids) often die if they are infected with West Nile virus.
Dead birds are an early sign that West Nile virus is circulating in Larimer County.
Larimer County is now testing Corvids only for WNV. Please see the Corvid identification chart. If you find a dead Corvid please call 970-498-6775.
Please report all other dead birds to the Colorado Helpline at 1-877-462-2911.
Mosquito Control
At this time, Loveland, Windsor, Johnstown and certain HOAs are spraying for adult mosquitos.
For information about mosquito control or to report standing water, call:
Fort Collins - 970-663-5697
Loveland - 970-962-2583
Larimer County - 970-498-6797
Windsor - 970-962-2583
Johnstown - 970-962-2583
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