The Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District (SMVCD) have confirmed the first findings of West Nile virus (WNV) in Shasta County in the 2026 mosquito season from two mosquito samples. The two batches of mosquitoes were collected during routine trapping… Continue Reading
The Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District (SMVCD) detected an invasive (non-native) species of mosquito on Friday, August 14th, 2020. The Aedes aegypti, commonly known as the yellow fever mosquito, was found near a central Shasta County neighborhood west of… Continue Reading
Two more West Nile virus (WNv) positive mosquito samples have been discovered in Shasta County. One of the samples came from a trap located in the Northeast Redding area and the other came from a surveillance trap located in Anderson.… Continue Reading
The first indication of West Nile virus (WNv) for 2019 has been reported in Shasta County in one positive mosquito sample collected in the West Cottonwood area. “Although this is our first indication of West Nile virus activity, we know… Continue Reading
The Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District (SMVCD) confirmed that a dead bird reported by a local resident was infected with West Nile virus (WNv). The bird was collected in an area near Palo Cedro, CA. Birds are natural hosts… Continue Reading
The first indication of West Nile virus (WNv) for 2016 has been reported in Shasta County in a positive mosquito sample collected in Anderson, CA. “Although we have received much needed precipitation this winter and spring, we have been concerned… Continue Reading
A few weeks ago I was attacked by a swarm of yellowjackets while putting something away in a friend’s old garage. Before that day, I wasn’t one of those those people who’d feared bees or other stinging creatures, so when… Continue Reading
The Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District (SMVCD) advises Shasta County residents that West Nile virus is now widespread throughout the District. Since our first reported WNv positive, the virus has now been detected in five (5) birds, eight (8)… Continue Reading
The Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District (SMVCD) confirmed that a sentinel chicken tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv) antibodies. This is a sign of increased risk to people from West Nile virus. The chicken is part of… Continue Reading
The Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District (SMVCD) confirmed that a dead bird identified by District staff was infected with West Nile virus (WNv). The bird was collected in an area just north of Anderson, CA. Birds are natural hosts… Continue Reading
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