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
First Death from West Nile Virus in Boulder County This
Season.
Officials warn that risk of infection remains high
August 15, 2007—Boulder, CO—Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) has
confirmed the first death from West Nile virus (WNV) in
Boulder County for the 2007 season; it is the third death
from WNV in Colorado this year. Previous deaths in Boulder
County from WNV include one in 2006 and seven in 2003.
More.
Rabid Bat may be Risk to Humans
May 25, 2007—Boulder, CO—Boulder County Public
Health (BCPH) is warning residents not to handle any bats,
after a bat found on May 23 near Horizon K-8 School and
Admiral Burke Park tested positive for rabies. BCPH staff is
working with the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) to
alert parents of the children attending that school, as well
as the City of Boulder Parks and Open Space. The area will
be posted with warning signs this afternoon.
More
Fleas Test Positive for Plague in Boulder County
May 14, 2007—Boulder—A sample of fleas
collected by Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) on Tuesday,
May 8, from prairie dog colonies located near 63rd Street
and the Diagonal Highway (CO 119) have tested positive for
plague. The area, near the base of the Boulder Reservoir dam
and adjacent to the City of Boulder Water Treatment Plant,
has been posted with signs, and some prairie dog burrows
will be dusted with a pesticide to reduce the likelihood of
plague exposure from fleas.
More
Tick-Tock, It’s Time to Prepare for Tick Season
May 10, 2007—DENVER—As hikers and other outdoor
enthusiasts begin to head into the state’s high country, the
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Thursday reminded mountain visitors to take precautions
against ticks. More
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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