The West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Santa Ana

The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) has reported the presence of West Nile virus in mosquitoes in Santa Ana.

Starting on August 10, the OCMVCD will conduct residential adult mosquito control applications via truck in a neighborhood at East 5th and North Bush streets.

Treatment Application Dates and Times:

Treatment Application Dates and Times:
When: | August 10^th , 11^th and 12^th
Time: 2:00 am to 5:00 am
Treatment: Truck applications with DeltaGard

At the application rate this product will not harm:

• People or pets, even if present during the application
• Fruit trees, vegetable gardens, or fish ponds
• There is no need to turn off air conditioning systems during the application
• The product is applied at a time when bees are not active

Residents and visitors are encouraged to take precautions to protect themselves against mosquitoes, including:

• Apply insect repellent to bare skin. Products that contain DEET work best.
• Remove standing water. Leaking faucets make standing water perfect for mosquitoes. Fix all leaking plumbing.
• Your pet’s outdoor water bowl should be emptied daily. Even better, keep their water indoors.

Learn more about mosquito prevention measures here.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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