Staff Reports

Eastvale – West Nile virus was recently detected in the City of Eastvale. Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District (NWMVCD) recently reported detections of West Nile virus in 17 dead birds and 8 mosquito samples throughout Eastvale, according to a City news release.

An infected mosquito can transmit West Nile virus to humans and animals with a mosquito bite. Approximately 20% of humans will be infected with “mild symptoms such as fever, headache, and body aches,” stated the City news release. “Less than 1% of individuals develop serious neurological illness.” Anyone with symptoms is advised to contact their healthcare provider.

The City of Eastvale and Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) are working together with NWMVCD to “educate residents on virus symptoms, transmission, source reduction, and prevention,” stated the City. The information below was provided in the City news release.

NWMVCD recently performed a wide area adult mosquito treatment between the areas of Scholar Way, the 15 freeway, Riverboat Drive, and Limonite Avenue to lower the mosquito population affecting residential areas.

The district treated these areas with Aqua-Reslin (EPA Reg.# 432-796) due to the increased West Nile virus activity. NWMVCD’s primary focus is the treatment of immature mosquito larvae which happens in stagnant water. Residents are advised to dump any standing water on their property to limit mosquito breeding.

In the meantime, the City of Eastvale, the Jurupa Community Services District, and the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District urge you to protect yourself from mosquito bites using the following methods:

1. Use insect repellent: Use a Centers for Disease Control approved insect repellents such as DEET, picaridin, IR3535, and oil of lemon eucalyptus. Make sure to use insect repellents according to the product label.
2. Dawn and dusk: Dawn and dusk are peak mosquito-biting times for many mosquitos. Consider rescheduling outdoor activities to avoid those times.
3. Clothing: Wearing long sleeves, long pants, and socks when outdoors can reduce exposure to mosquito bites.

For additional information, visit www.northwestmvcd.org and www.westnile.ca.gov.