Mosquitoes are positive for the West Nile virus in the Central Valley, here is where they are

FRESNO, California (KFSN) – West Nile virus-bearing mosquitoes continue to appear in the Central Valley, and mosquito control districts are stepping up their efforts.

The Consolidated Mosquito Reduction Control District began using sprayers equipped with an insecticide to spray problem areas around the valley. It is known that the Culex mosquito species carries the West Nile virus and is generally active at night and during the night. It is at this point that you will see the trucks spray.

"West Nile is here and is very active in California and Fresno County," said Steve Mulligan, executive director of the Consolidated Abatement Control District District.

According to a partnership between the California Department of Public Health, UC Davis and the California Association of Mosquito and Vector Control Vectors, 319 mosquito samples were tested positive for West Nile in Fresno County until To now this year. Tulare County has been much worse with 631 positive tests so far.

The interactive map below shows where West Nile-infected mosquitoes have been found this year.

The site also indicates that four human cases have been confirmed in Tulare County. The Fresno County Public Health Department has announced that it has had two confirmed cases so far.

Spray trucks can be seen in neighborhoods and streets near homes. The district claims that aerosols are not harmful to people, pets or the environment.

The depressed district says that it notifies users of the NextDoor application before proceeding to the spraying of an area. It also updates on their website, which you can see here.

The district continues to encourage people to do their part by removing stagnant water from their property to prevent mosquitoes from breeding (small water containers, plates under potted plants, drinking troughs for animals, etc.). When mosquitoes are spotted, they strongly encourage people to wear insect repellents.

VIDEO: "You must take precautions," says the family of a victim of West Nile virus

Andrea, whose father fights for her life at the Clovis Community Medical Center, said she was diagnosed with West Nile virus two weeks ago.

"He started feeling tired and tired, and during his stay at the hospital, he had convulsions," she said.

When she is not near her father's bed, she assures that there is no stagnant water around her home.

"You do not realize that until your partner is infected with this mosquito, you realize that you have to take precautions," she said.