What is the DeKalb County Board of Health doing about West Nile virus?
The West Nile Virus Control Program monitors for the presence of West Nile virus and other arthropod-borne viruses (Arbovirus) and works to minimize the potential for virus transmission to humans. Activities include collecting dead bird reports, collecting and analyzing mosquitoes, using a geographic information system and conducting door-to-door educational campaigns. The most effective forms of mosquito control focus on eliminating mosquitoes before they become biting adults. The program therefore works with residents to reduce mosquito populations and provides information and assistance in finding and eliminating mosquito breeding sites. In order to prevent mosquito eggs from maturing into flying, biting adults, larvicides are used in some breeding sites such as storm drains throughout DeKalb County.
