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
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 2017 has been reported in Shasta County in a positive dead bird collected in the Redding, CA area. Birds are natural hosts for WNv and are routinely monitored to indicate whether the virus… Continue Reading
A Shasta County adult is the first person in Shasta County to be reported this season with probable West Nile Virus (WNV) this year according to Shasta County Public Health. They are recovering at home. West Nile Virus is… 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
Above average precipitation, coupled with summer rapidly approaching means that District residents need to be aware of the serious risk West Nile virus (WNv) presents to their health. Since early February, District personnel have been monitoring mosquito populations, disease occurrence… 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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