-Press Release-
For Immediate Release
September 4, 2007
Contact: San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District
626-814-9466

WEST NILE VIRUS DETECTED AT WEST COVINA PARK
WEST COVINA, CA - The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control has contacted the City of West Covina to inform the City that the West Nile Virus has been detected at Palmview Park (1340 Puente Avenue, West Covina 91791). West Nile Virus is a virus that is transmitted to people and animals by infected mosquitoes. Most people who are infected with the West Nile Virus have no symptoms. Of those that become ill, mild symptoms may include, fever, headache and body aches, and/or swollen lymph nodes. Those with mild or severe illness should contact their physician.

"I am encouraging residents to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and their families by following a few simple steps to reduce their exposure to mosquitoes," stated Mayor Michael Touhey. The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control recommends that individuals:

• Avoid outdoor activity when mosquitoes are most active - from dusk until dawn.
• If outdoors, wear protective clothing and apply mosquito repellants according to label directions - those containing DEET have been proven to be the most effective.
• Ensure door and window screens are secured and in good repair to prevent mosquito entrance into homes.
• Eliminate standing and stagnant water. Eggs are laid and immature mosquitoes develop in dirty pools & spas, ponds, birdbaths, buckets, barrels, children's toys etc. Immature mosquitoes become biting adults in 5-7 days.
• Acquire free mosquito-eating fish for permanent water sources on their property (ponds, troughs, large fountains) from local mosquito & vector control districts.
• Contact the district to report mosquito problems or green pools/spas.

The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District is a public health agency dedicated to the control of mosquito and other vector-borne diseases. For further information, please contact the District at 626-814-9466 or on the web at www.sgvmosquito.org .

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