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 […]
Mosquito Control District’s to conduct Aerial Spray in response to large numbers of nuisance mosquitoes.
/in News ReleasesThe West Umatilla Mosquito Control District and the North Morrow Vector Control District will be conducting targeted aerial mosquito control spraying with a twin engine airplane after sunset on Thursday, May 25th, weather permitting. A treatment will be done on the next available day if there is a weather delay. The application is taking place […]
West Umatilla Mosquito Control District Begins Mosquito Control Activities
/in News ReleasesHermiston – The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District has begun implementing its 2023 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 […]
