Vector Control Program

The Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) Vector Control Program aims to prevent the spread of disease from vectors (animals) to humans.

Current Concerns

Zoonotic Disease Reporting 2013

Week of June 9-24 (792 KB)

• A rabies positive skunk was confirmed north of Boulder last week. This represents Boulder County’s first recent case of terrestrial rabies.
• West Nile Virus surveillance and testing began this week and will continue through August.
• Total mosquito trap counts are below average for week 24; however, Culex numbers remain near average for this week.
• Year to date, two bats have tested positive for rabies.

2012

• 2012 Final Report (551 KB)

Hantavirus

Coloradans urged to protect against hantavirus (123 KB)

Rabies

Rabies is increasing in wildlife along Colorado's Front Range, placing both humans and animals at risk for this deadly disease.

• Rabies vaccination crucial to protect companions and livestock
• Colorado rabies video
• State rabies information
• Statewide rabies vaccination campaign
• General Rabies Information
• Boulder County Rabies Ordinance (42 KB)