Truck-mounted mosquito control treatment will take place in parts of Atherton and unincorporated Redwood City from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, in response to West Nile virus being detected in adult mosquitoes, according to the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District.
The district detected West Nile Virus in adult mosquitoes collected from Atherton Aug. 3. These mosquitoes were collected during disease surveillance following an adult mosquito control treatment in a neighboring area, according to the district.
The treatment area, which is primarily residential, includes areas of Atherton and unincorporated San Mateo County. It is approximately bounded by Hull Avenue to the west, Alameda de las Pulgas to the south, Camino Al Lago to the east, and Austin Avenue to the north. A map of the treatment area and further information can be found on the district website at smcmvcd.org. Residents with additional questions can call the district at (650) 344-8592 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The district also conducted a spray treatment in parts of Atherton and Redwood City from midnight to 5 a.m. Saturday, July 30.
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