Malheur County Vector Control says mosquito activity is increasing

MALHEUR COUNTY — Spring is here, the days are warming, and activity is increasing in Malheur County—including mosquito activity. Malheur County Vector Control recently issued some pointers for residents on staying protected outdoors.

West Nile Virus is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito and can lead to severe disease in some people. Symptoms often include fever, headache, body aches, nausea and, sometimes swollen lymph glands or a skin rash.

To help prevent mosquito bites, Malheur County Vector Control suggests:

• Wearing loose fitted long sleeves and long pants
• Wearing bug spray that contains DEET. Remember to read the label prior to applying. There are also mosquito wipes on the market.
• Limit outdoor activities during the evening.
• If you have any unwanted standing water around your home, dump it out. That can be a breeding site for mosquitoes.

Property owners with stagnant water sources, like a sediment irrigation pond or stagnant irrigation ditch, can contact vector control if it is believed to be a source for mosquitoes. A Field Monitor will come out to survey the water source. If the property owner would like the district to keep surveying that water source for mosquito larvae, the Field Monitor will have permission slips available, which will grant them access to the water source to continue surveying and treatment. 

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