Residents should prepare for West Nile Virus
June 13, 2008 - (Boulder, Colo.) - It’s summer again, and
with warmer weather residents are spending more time
outdoors. Along with outdoor recreational activities comes
concern about the risk of West Nile virus (WNV). While drier
conditions led to minimal larval activity in the beginning
part of May, rains have helped to increase standing water in
many areas of the county.
Continued
Public Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Hantavirus
June 4, 2008 - Denver - With the return of summer,
state health officials again are warning Coloradans in rural
parts of the state to avoid hantavirus exposure while
cleaning cabins, buildings, sheds and barns that may have
been closed up for winter.
Continued
Prevent Animal-Borne Diseases This Summer
May 1, 2008 - DENVER - State health officials joined
the Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment
Wednesday in reminding residents that as summer approaches,
so does the risk of contracting certain animal-borne
diseases, such as rabies, West Nile virus, Western equine
encephalitis, Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, plague,
tularemia, and Colorado tick fever.
Continued
Vector Control Resources
Bed Bugs
General information about health risks associated with bed bugs and how to
get rid of them.
Dead Animal Disposal (general info)
How to properly dispose of a dead animal.
Dead Bird Reporting
Certain dead birds may indicate the presence of disease.
Livestock / Large
Animal Disposal (PDF) How to properly dispose of larger dead animals.
Disease Reporting
Certain diseases require immediate reporting by public health
professionals upon diagnosis.
Veterinarian Information
General information for vets concerning vector-borne disease.
Colorado Mosquito Control
(CMC)
Boulder County currently contracts with CMC for mosquito
control.
Request Not to Apply Pesticides (PDF 428 KB)
If you are a resident of Boulder County you can request that pesticides
not be applied on or near your property.
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