Low Risk of Mosquito Borne Disease

West Nile Virus

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The Mosquito Borne Disease Control team at the district is keeping a very close eye on the area and we have been treating mosquito breeding areas with larvae present.  We have since set multiple adult mosquito traps to get a better idea of virus activity in the area, as well as adult mosquito populations.  Residents may find doorhangers on their doors that outline ways that they can reduce breeding habitat in their own yards as well as other ways to protect themselves; these doorhangers have the districts information on them if they have any further questions. 

Even though there is a low risk of disease transmission, I am still encouraging residents to:                                                                                              Avoid peak mosquito hours by:

Staying indoors. Dusk-dawn

Wear long sleeves, long pants, and avoid open-toed shoes if possible.

    • A mosquito will bite any exposed skin.
    • Apply bug spray with at least 30% DEET.
    • Remove any standing water from your property.  Any water standing for more than 4 days can breed mosquitoes that can carry WNV.

Please contact Madison Erdman | Mosquito-Borne Disease Control Coordinator/DG&LVR/Agland Preservation                          Northumberland County Conservation District, 228 Houser Road, Sunbury PA 17801-6064  570.495.4665 x 303