West Nile Virus

Please Be Aware!!

Mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus have been present in large numbers in northern Colorado throughout the summer of 2007.
West Nile virus circulates in mosquitoes in Larimer County throughout early fall until the first frost.
Until the first frost, it continues to be important to protect yourself from mosquito bites whenever and wherever you are outdoors.

Current Statistics - 2007

Larimer County Human Cases: 96
Colorado Human Cases: 469

Larimer County
Positive Birds: 8
Positive Mosquito Pools: 226

Larimer County WNV Risk
Low

Dead Bird Information

Larimer County is now testing Corvids only for WNV. Please see the Corvid identification chart [pdf]. If you have a Corvid please call 970-498-6775.

The bird must be dead less than 48 hours to be tested.

Please report all other dead birds to the Colorado Helpline at 1-877-462-2911.

Mosquito Control

11/1/2007:

For information about mosquito control or to report standing water in:
   Fort Collins - 970-663-5697
   Loveland - 970-962-2583
   Larimer County - 970-498-6797

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