mosquito control season is winding down
As the mosquito season winds down this year North Morrow Vector Control District detected 50 positive West Nile virus mosquito poos, two positive birds (both magpies) and one horse (recovered)
Here are some suggestion to reduce the risk of exposure to mosquitoes:
Here are some suggestion to reduce the risk of exposure to mosquitoes:
- Get rid of old tires and other containers where water can accumulate and serve as a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
- Flush or replace the water in horse troughs weekly
- Be sure to flush or add mosquito fish to ornamental ponds
- Avoid outdoor activities at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
- Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants when in mosquito infested areas
- Use mosquito repellents containing DEET, making sure to follow the direction on the container
- Make sure screen doors and windows are in good repair
- Report mosquito infestations to the West Umatilla Mosquito Control District (541) 567-5201 for Morrow County residents contact North Morrow Vector Control District at (541) 481-6082
Contact:
Gregory A. Barron, Manager
North Morrow Vector Control District
541-481-6082
Ana Pineyro, Health Educator/Communicable Disease Coordinator,
Morrow County Health Department
541-676-5421
OHA Communications
Jonathan Modie, 971-246-9139
For Immediate Release:
August 17, 2021
Morrow County, Ore.---West Nile virus, which is spread by mosquitoes, has been detected in six additional mosquito pools captured 8-11-21 from various testing sites in the rural areas of Boardman and Irrigon according to Oregon State University, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
We are advising people in Morrow County to take precautions against mosquitoes to avoid the risk of infection, including preventing mosquito bites. West Nile virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.
People should consult their health care providers if they have these symptoms Health care providers can contact the Morrow County Health Department for information on West Nile virus testing.
Mr. Barron offers these tips for protecting yourself against mosquitoes:
- Eliminate sources of standing water that are breeding ground for mosquitoes, including watering troughs, bird baths, ornamental ponds, buckets, wading and swimming pools not in use, and old tires.
- When engaged in outdoor activities at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active, protect yourself by using mosquito repellants containing DEET, oil of lemon eucalyptus or Picardin, and follow the directions on the container.
- Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants in mosquito-infested areas.
- Make sure screen doors and windows are in good repair and fit tightly.
While risk of West Nile disease is low, a handful of people get it each year in Oregon. The virus also affects wildlife and domesticated and farm animals.
In 2019, nine human cases of West Nile virus infection were reported in Oregon with 85 mosquito pools and seven horses also found to be positive for the virus. In 2018, there were two human cases, with 57 mosquito pools and two horses testing positive. last year was relatively mild for West Nile, with only three mosquito pools and one bird found to be positive for the virus.
People should consult their health care providers if they have these symptoms. Health care providers can contact the Morrow County health Department for information on West Nile virus testing.
Additional information about West Nile virus:
Oregon Health Authority website:
http://public.health.oregon.gov/DiseasesConditions/DiseasesAZ/WestNileVirus/Pages/survey.aspx
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/index.htm
WELCOME
Welcome to the website for North Morrow Vector Control District. Our district has been dedicated to serving the areas of both Boardman and Irrigon since 1978.
COMMITTMENT
Here at North Morrow Vector Control District we are committed to increasing public education, and further more sensibly improving the environment of which we both work and engage in recreation.This is accomplished by having an established Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program in place. An Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program is intended to use cost effective control measures to reduce mosquito populations and the diseases they potentially carry, while being environmentally sensitive.
We do our best to be very receptive to our communities. Interaction and cooperation with property owners, residents and governmental agencies are essential components in our endeavor to reduce mosquito populations.
Thank you for visiting!
We do our best to be very receptive to our communities. Interaction and cooperation with property owners, residents and governmental agencies are essential components in our endeavor to reduce mosquito populations.
Thank you for visiting!