mosquito control district's to conduct aerial spray
The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District and the North Morrow Vector Control District will be conducting targeted ultra-low volume aerial mosquito control spraying with a twin engine airplane after sunset on Sunday, August 22nd, and Monday, August 23rd, weather permitting. A treatment will be done the next day if there is a weather delay. The application is taking place to protect the public from mosquitoes that carry mosquito borne disease in both Western Umatilla County and Northern Morrow County.
North Morrow Vector Control District has confirmed 13 West Nile virus positive mosquito samples in the past two weeks. The West Umatilla mosquito Control District received confirmation this week of a positive sample of mosquitoes collected in Hermiston on August 12th, the first this year in Umatilla County.
A total of 10,000 acres are to be targeted in Morrow County in rural areas surrounding Irrigon and Boardman. Approximately 5000 acres will be treated in Umatilla County North and East of Hermiston in the Power city area and Diagonal road Area near Spearman and Progress Roads. Areas within the city limits are not in the aerial spray blocks and will be treated by ground if necessary. For more Information, please contact the West Umatilla Mosquito Control District at (541) 567-5201 or the North Morrow Vector Control District at (541) 481-6082.
Here are some suggestion to reduce the risk of exposure to mosquitoes:
North Morrow Vector Control District has confirmed 13 West Nile virus positive mosquito samples in the past two weeks. The West Umatilla mosquito Control District received confirmation this week of a positive sample of mosquitoes collected in Hermiston on August 12th, the first this year in Umatilla County.
A total of 10,000 acres are to be targeted in Morrow County in rural areas surrounding Irrigon and Boardman. Approximately 5000 acres will be treated in Umatilla County North and East of Hermiston in the Power city area and Diagonal road Area near Spearman and Progress Roads. Areas within the city limits are not in the aerial spray blocks and will be treated by ground if necessary. For more Information, please contact the West Umatilla Mosquito Control District at (541) 567-5201 or the North Morrow Vector Control District at (541) 481-6082.
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
additional mosquitoes test positive for west nile virus in morrow county
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.
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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!