Mosquito Control District to conduct Aerial Spray in response to large numbers of nuisance mosquitoes.
/in News ReleasesEdit from Initial Release: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the aerial application has been rescheduled for either the evening of Saturday, Aug 10th or Sunday, Aug 11th. The areas that will be treated have not changed. New Release August 5, 2024 For Immediate Release: Contact: Randy Gerard West Umatilla Mosquito Control District 541-567-5201 […]
West Umatilla Mosquito Control District Begins Mosquito Control Activities
/in News ReleasesThe West Umatilla Mosquito Control District has begun implementing its 2024 mosquito control program. The district serves a 525 square mile area in Western Umatilla County, including the towns of Hermiston, Umatilla, Stanfield, and Echo. The district will target areas of standing water where mosquito larvae thrive. Large water bodies will be sprayed with a […]
West Nile Virus Detected in Umatilla County, Oregon
/in News ReleasesUmatilla County Officials report that West Nile virus has been detected in a mosquito sample trapped in Umatilla County, Oregon. The mosquitoes were captured on August 3rd near Dallas Road east of Hermiston. Confirmation testing at the Oregon State University, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Corvallis, Oregon took place on August 8th. This is the first […]
