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West Nile Virus and Vector-Borne Dease Section

Agency: CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

  • Description:

    Works to protect Californians from mosquito-borne viruses through environmental monitoring, laboratory testing, mosquito control, and public outreach.

    West Nile Virus (WNV) testing is limited from November to March, but dead birds are still collected and tested in some areas of California during this time.

    Telephone reports open April to October. Report a Dead Bird online year-round at westnile.ca.gov/report

    • Phone:

    Email: arbovirus@cdph.ca.gov
    Website: https://westnile.ca.gov

    Program Hours

  • Hours: Mon: 8am - 4:30pm; Tue: 8am - 4:30pm; Wed: 8am - 4:30pm; Thu: 8am - 4:30pm; Fri: 8am - 4:30pm; - (Telephone report of dead birds opens from April to October. Online report opens year-round. Website accessible at any time.)

    • Location(s)

    Sacramento - California Deparment of Public Health

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for details
    • Address: 1615 Capital Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95814

    Program Delivery

    • Eligibility: Open to all
    • Languages: English. Additional languages are provided via a translation service.
    • Application Process: Call or visit website for details
    • Program Fees: No fees
    • Required Documents: Check website for details

      • Service Area

    • Defined Coverage Area: San Joaquin County