{"id":325470,"date":"2026-05-21T01:13:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T01:13:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/325470\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T01:13:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T01:13:36","slug":"first-sacramento-county-mosquito-sample-of-season-tests-positive-for-west-nile-virus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/325470\/","title":{"rendered":"First Sacramento County mosquito sample of season tests positive for West Nile Virus"},"content":{"rendered":"

Officials say the first mosquito sample of the season in Sacramento County tested positive for West Nile Virus. The sample was collected south of Tahoe Park.<\/p>\n

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. \u2014 The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District announced Tuesday that their first mosquito sample of the season tested positive for West Nile Virus.<\/p>\n

The infected mosquito sample was collected in an area south of Tahoe Park in the City of Sacramento, according to officials. No activity has been detected in Yolo County.\u00a0<\/p>\n

District Manager Gary Goodman said the detection is an early reminder that mosquito season is already underway.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis finding is an important reminder that mosquito season is already underway, and much earlier than we typically see,\u201d Goodman said in a statement.<\/p>\n

Officials said the district will increase mosquito trapping, monitor potential mosquito breeding grounds in the area and may conduct targeted ground spraying to reduce the adult mosquito population.<\/p>\n

The district urged residents to take precautions against mosquito bites, including using insect repellent, draining standing water and repairing damaged door or window screens.<\/p>\n

The district also said to report dead birds, neglected pools or related mosquito issues.<\/p>\n

In 2025, State health officials reported 124 confirmed human cases of West Nile Virus in California, including 11 deaths.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District suggests other ways people can practice mosquito prevention:<\/p>\n

DRAIN standing water that may produce mosquitoes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

DAWN and DUSK are times to avoid being outdoors. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

DRESS appropriately by wearing long sleeves and pants when outside.\u00a0<\/p>\n

DEFEND yourself by using an effective insect repellent. \u00a0Make sure to follow label directions!\u00a0<\/p>\n

DOOR and window screens should be in good working condition.<\/p>\n

DISTRICT personnel are also available to address any mosquito problems.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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