Weekly Update (July 27, 2016; Wk 13) - West Nile Virus and Culex tarsalis
West Nile Virus Risk – The regions most advanced in degree-day accumulations for Culex tarsalis, the vector for West Nile Virus, are shown in the map below. As of July 24, 2016, areas highlighted in yellow, orange, or red on the map below have accumulated sufficient heat for C. tarsalis to fly so wear your DEET to stay protected!
The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative compiles and posts information related to their disease surveillance for West Nile Virus. As of July 27, 2016, 27 birds were submitted for testing yet none have tested positive for West Nile virus.
