Aerial mosquito-control treatments prompted by elevated West Nile virus activity are scheduled to conclude early Sunday in the North Shore community, according to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District.
The ultra-low-volume treatment began at 7 p.m. Saturday and is scheduled to continue until 2 a.m. Sunday in an area bordered by Buchanan Street, 70th Avenue, Wheeler Street and 74th Avenue.
“This treatment is a direct response to what our surveillance data is showing us now,” said Greg Alvarado, operations manager for the district. “Our goal is to quickly reduce mosquito populations when current conditions indicate an increased risk of West Nile virus transmission.”
The district conducts mosquito-control treatments when surveillance data indicates an increased risk of disease transmission in an effort to reduce populations of mosquitoes capable of spreading mosquito-borne viruses.
Most people infected with West Nile virus do not develop symptoms, but some can develop serious illness. There is no vaccine for West Nile virus in humans.
District officials urged residents to use EPA-registered insect repellent when outdoors, wear long sleeves and pants and make sure doors and window screens are free of holes or tears.
Residents were also advised to eliminate standing water around homes and businesses where mosquitoes can breed and report neglected swimming pools or other potential mosquito sources to the district.
Additional information or mosquito problems can be reported to the district at 760-342-8287 or cvmosquito.org.