Are pet birds or poultry at risk for West Nile virus?
Many different kinds of birds were reported killed by West Nile virus in 2002. We are still learning which kinds of birds are susceptible and what their risks are from West Nile virus. Assume that your pet birds and poultry are at some risk and keep them indoors, if possible, during high risk periods. If your birds cant be kept indoors then take steps to reduce the amount of local mosquito activity. The most effective means of reducing the number of mosquitoes around your home is to reduce or eliminate all standing water. If standing water, such as in a fish pond, is permanent then it can be treated with floating Bti briquets or similar larvicides.
