County to spray for mosquitoes in Rolando this week to curb West Nile risk

San Diego County Vector Control personnel prepare to spray Photo courtesy of County News Center After West Nile virus was detected in mosquitoes in Rolando late last month county crews will spray pesticide in the area this week The treatments will be ultra-low volume truck-mounted pesticide mist and will impact all parcels of land in the locality which straddles the demarcation of San Diego and La Mesa The County plans to conduct ultra-low volume truck-mounted pesticide treatments in the Rolando area this week to reduce mosquito populations and protect people from the probable spread of West Nile virus https t co baTGX W bk SanDiegoCounty SanDiegoCounty July County Vector Control truck treatments will use AquaDuet a pesticide approved by the Environmental Protection Agency that poses low risks to people and pets a declaration from the county reads The treatments are scheduled to take place from a m to a m on Wednesday through Friday depending on conditions Mosquitoes collected in that area on June tested positive for the virus Follow-up surveillance and testing revealed additional virus-positive mosquitoes nearby While the treatments pose a low peril to people and pets and the pesticide dissipates in roughly to minutes residents may wish as a precaution to stay inside keep pets and pet bowls inside and close windows during the healing the declaration read Normal exercises can be resumed minutes after the healing Beekeepers and those with insects kept outdoors are encouraged to shelter hives and habitats during treatments The positive tests mark the first time mosquitoes have tested positive in San Diego County since Four dead birds have also tested positive this year There have been no communicated human cases in San Diego County this year The largely avian complaint can be transferred to humans where it can materialize in a headache fever fatigue nausea rash or swelling and even serious illness or death In the County disclosed cases In San Diego County residents tested positive for West Nile virus and six died according to the county To avoid virus-carrying mosquitoes county guidelines recommend finding and disposing of standing water to eliminate breeding grounds Additionally preventing mosquito bites is crucial in avoiding the virus Tips include using DEET insect repellent wearing long sleeves and pants and securing windows and screens in homes If residents see a stagnant pool or other mosquito breeding grounds or find dead birds like hawks jays crows and owls they are encouraged to contact the county Vector Control Operation at - - or vector sdcounty ca gov City News Function contributed to this article