Some of the “hot spots” of activity include the following areas: Denair and north Denair; east of Ceres; Hackett Rd South of Whitmore; portions of Turlock and south of Turlock; north of Hughson along the Tuolumne River; east of Patterson (between San Joaquin River and Chestnut); Shiloh; Crows Landing (San Joaquin River); Grayson and Ustach School area.

These areas have been treated to kill adult mosquitoes. Larviciding activities have also increased, including the spraying of roadside ditches and gutters.

With cooler weather projected for the next several days, the local mosquito districts anticipate seeing house mosquitoes moving closer to houses, as mosquitoes seek shelter from the cooler weather.

The task force is reminding people to do everything they can, not to breed mosquitoes.

Drain any standing water; change outdoor pet dish water every few days; keep ponds circulating with fresh water; drain or replace water frequently in bird baths; check flower pots; repair sprinkler systems that might create standing water.

For more information on West Nile virus, the public can visit www.hsahealth.org or call the Stanislaus County West Nile Virus Hotline at 558-8425.

For mosquito questions or to report mosquito issues, call:

• Turlock Mosquito Abatement District at (209) 634-1234
• East Side Mosquito Abatement District at (209) 522-4098