Full Notification

May 23rd – The District has received confirmation that another mosquito sample collected in the vicinity of Central Avenue and Benito Street in the City of Montclair is positive for West Nile virus. This is the seventh mosquito sample that tested positive for
West Nile virus in the Inland Empire area in 2014.

Dr. Min-Lee Cheng, District Manager reminds residents that we are continuing to see West Nile virus transmission throughout California. We urge our residents to help us by reporting any sources of standing water to the District, draining and dumping water sources around the home, and wearing a CDC recommended repellent. We are here to
help, and want to keep all our residents safe and free of mosquito-borne disease.”

The District just completed aerial surveillance and abatement of neglected swimming pools in the Northern portion of the district. An aerial surveillance flight of the southern portion was also completed this week and abatement notice letters will be mailed to
those property owners with suspected unkempt swimming pools within the next week. It is the responsibility of the property owners to keep their swimming pools in normal operable conditions, or drain them to help prevent mosquito breeding. The District will
work with residents in any way we can to make sure everyone has a safe and mosquito free summer!

The District reminds residents that the West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District is a Public Health Agency, and its mission is to provide help and protection against mosquitoes and other vector-borne disease. District vector control specialists regularly
visit all potential mosquito-breeding sources in public places to inspect and treat with environmentally safe products when necessary.

The District also provides mosquitofish,
a small, guppy-like fish that residents can put in standing, permanent sources of water like fish ponds, fountains, and water gardens to prevent mosquito breeding. The District also provides information to residents through their website (www.wvmvcd.org) and by calling at 909-635-0307.

Brian Reisinger
Community Outreach Coordinator
909-376-4376 Cell

Call the District to report green pools, standing water, or mosquito problems:

The District is here to help you with mosquito problems, and will take anonymous calls regarding green pools or mosquito breeding sources. It takes everyone’s participation and help to fight mosquito-transmitted diseases.

Symptoms of West Nile virus:

People infected with WNv can have no symptoms, West Nile Fever, or West Nile Neuroinvasive disease. Symptoms usually occur 2-15 days after infection. Symptoms of West Nile Fever can include:

• Headaches (often severe migraines)
• High fever
• Tiredness and body aches
• Occasionally a skin rash and swollen lymph glands

Even healthy people may suffer sickness for several days to several weeks, and be unable to function normally.

Symptoms of West Nile Neuroinvasive disease can include:
• Severe Headache
• High Fever
• Stiff neck
• Stupor
• Disorientation
• Tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness
• Paralysis
• Coma

This form of the disease can lead to long-lasting if not permanent damage to thebody and brain.

Remember to use these steps to protect yourself:

• Dump standing water – tires, buckets, birdbaths, flowerpots, and even soda cans can become “mosquito nurseries”.

• Defend your house – make sure screens on windows and doors are tight fitting and in good repair.
• Defend yourself – when outdoors at dusk and dawn, use a mosquito repellent.
The active ingredients DEET, Picaridin, IR 3535, and oil of lemon eucalyptus are the longest lasting and most effective.
For more information visit: www.wvmosquito.org and www.westnile.ca.gov.

Residents can also report dead birds and squirrels to the CA Department