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Additional West Nile Virus Pools Found

The Ada County Mosquito Abatement District has identified three additional pools of West Nile virus (WNV). The locations of the recently identified pools are:

  • Owen Street and North Cumberland Drive (near Florence Park) in Boise.
  • North Serenity Lane and Chinden Boulevard in Meridian.
  • Autumn Way and Ravenswood Drive in Meridian.

Protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites, as the effects of West Nile virus can be severe. To learn more about the WNV symptoms in humans, watch the KVTB story from August 19th.

For an updated map of West Nile virus surveillance sites throughout Ada County, visit the Mosquito Tracker.

To help prevent the spread of WNV:

  • Drain or dump standing water weekly. For example, dump standing water from flowerpots, planter bases, bird baths, toys, cans, rain gutters, pet dishes, buckets, and old tires.
  • Ensure that screen doors and windows are tight-fitting and in good condition.
  • Avoid overwatering your lawn and landscape.
  • Limit outdoor activities during dusk and dawn to prevent mosquito bites. Those are the times when the mosquitoes that transmit WNV are most active.
  • Dress in long sleeve shirts and long pants, preferably in light colors.
  • Apply insect repellent following label instructions. For mosquito repellent recommendations, visit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency tool to “Find the Repellent that is Right for You.”

For additional information on West Nile virus and Ada County mosquito control efforts, visit the Ada County Mosquito Abatement District website.  To report a mosquito issue, call 208-577-4646, or e-mail the district at: [email protected].