May 4, 2007

West Nile Virus Update for May 4, 2007

To discuss a mosquito problem, stagnant water or drainage problem please phone the Nassau County Department of Public Works (DPW) Mosquito Control at:

572-1166
Monday through Friday from 7:45am until 3:30pm.

The Nassau County Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for mosquito control.  This includes inspecting breeding sites and when necessary, applying larvicide.

Nassau County will not be applying adulticide for mosquito control for West Nile Virus but will be routinely larviciding by helicopter in the south shore marshes for the control of mosquito larvae. The larviciding scheduled for Thursday May 3, 2007 has been completed.

For information concerning West Nile Virus activity call Nassau County Health Department Mosquito Surveillance at:

572-1211
Monday through Friday from 7:45am until 3:30pm.

The Nassau County Health Department conducts mosquito and West Nile Virus surveillance activities.  Mosquito surveillance will continue at forty-two (42) trap sites throughout the County.

To report a dead bird, please phone the toll-free state hot line at:

1-866-537-2473

Monday through Friday from 8:00am until 4:30pm or NCDH Mosquito Surveillance at 572-1211 Monday through Friday from 7:45 am – 3:30 pm.

Since dead birds may provide an indication of the presence of West Nile Virus activity in an area, residents are asked to report dead bird sightings.  Be advised that most of the reported birds will not be collected for laboratory analysis. 

This web site will be updated as needed.