West Nile Virus Hits Butte Co.

Butte County Public Health Department received its first report this year of a Butte County resident testing positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) infection. According to Dr. Mark Lundberg, Health Officer for Butte County Public Health Department, “This case is… Continue Reading

Letter: Sealing Tree Holes to Mosquitos Is No Great Fix

Dear editors: On Saturday, April 16, the Record Searchlight published an article about mosquito season and how homeowners can reduce the populations of mosquitoes in their neighborhoods. Particular attention was given to treehole mosquitoes, which are a nuisance indeed. I’d… Continue Reading