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RSS FeedFogging for West Nile in Part of Los Gatos Tonight |
Aug. 22, 2007
Categorized in: Los Gatos Events
Mosquitoes infected with West Nile and birds dead from the virus have been found in the area where Los Gatos, Saratoga, Campbell and San Jose meet. The area will be fogged tonight. The program has been effective in other parts of the valley. (To see the boundaries, see the county's description here.)
The chemicals are not supposed to be harmful to humans or pets and are said to dissipate with sunlight. But cautious folks may want to keep their windows closed between 11pm and 5am just the same, The county also suggests covering fish ponds, taking kids' toys inside, turning off air conditioning units during the fogging and staying indoors.
The county has a wealth of information about the way in which it is addressing the eradication of West Nile online on its Vector Control page. Additionally, one can sign up for email alerts on the West Nile Virus at that page too.
