Background

The first confirmed human West Nile Virus case occurred in 1999 and spread rapidly across the country. The first confirmed human case in Michigan occurred in 2002.

Mosquito Control

One thing you can do to reduce the presence of West Nile virus in your neighborhood is to limit mosquito breeding - get rid of places for females to lay eggs. Encourage your neighbors to do the same.

Protection

Cover up and wear long sleeve shirts and pants and minimize exposed skin. Many mosquitoes bite between dusk and dawn so try to stay indoors if possible. Use insect repellents containing DEET in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

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Response

The City has developed an integrated pest management strategy with proactive measures to control mosquito populations and response protocols which can be quickly implemented in response to local health department reports.

In September of 2012 Environmental Services Department staff treated stormwater catch basins with VectoLex WSP to help control mosquitoes. The MSDS sheet is available by clicking the following link. VectoLex WSP MSDS Sheet (WNV Larvicide).pdf

West Nile Progression - CDC