Mosquito Treatment Planned on Monday, August 26

Published on August 22, 2024

Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been detected in areas of Palo Alto. The County of Santa Clara Vector Control District will be conducting mosquito control treatment on Monday, August 26 starting at 10 p.m. in zip codes 94301, 94303, and 94306. The treatment will take approximately 2-4 hours and will use truck-mounted equipment to help reduce the mosquito population in the area and the risk of West Nile virus. Read the full press release here. 

To check if your home is within the treatment area, click below to view the interactive treatment map and enter your address in the search bar in the top right corner.

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Per the County, there is no need to relocate during the adult-mosquito-control treatment, but those who wish to minimize exposure for family members or pets may choose to close windows and remain inside during the scheduled time period. All pesticides used are approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for use in public areas and are widely used by vector control agencies throughout California.

For more information, visit Santa Clara County's West Nile Virus Activity in the County webpage or call the County of Santa Clara Vector Control District at (408) 282-3114. 

The public can assist in preventing the spread of West Nile virus by taking the following preventive measures.

On your property:

• Inspect for standing water on a weekly basis.
• Drain or turn over anything that can hold water, such as flowerpots, planter bases, pet dishes, buckets and old tires.
• Clean items like bird baths and pet bowls once a week to remove any mosquito eggs.
• Clear debris from rain gutters on a regular basis to allow water to flow.
• Properly screen rain barrels, cisterns and irrigation drains to prevent mosquito access.
• Fix leaky water faucets and broken sprinkler heads and avoid overwatering lawns and plants.
• Ensure window and door screens are in good condition with no holes or tears and are tight-fitting.
• Ensure swimming-pool water level is adequate for proper circulation and filtration.
• Free mosquitofish can be requested online for placement in neglected pools/spas, ornamental ponds, water troughs and other artificial bodies of water.

Read the Full County Press Release