Sedona AZ (April 26, 2013) – Warming weather means mosquito breeding season and increased concern about illness caused by the West Nile Virus (WNV). The virus is usually transmitted through mosquito bites. Therefore, the easiest and best way to combat WNV is to reduce the potential for mosquitoes to breed and the likelihood of being bitten by a mosquito. When the weather turns warmer, the City... 

Pinal County Arizona FLORENCE AZ (July 21, 2012) – Over the weekend, the annual monsoon moisture in Arizona didn’t miss any section of Pinal County. Significant rainfall totals were seen across the county from Mammoth to Maricopa. Monsoon rains bring with them a familiar foe, mosquitoes. Employees from Pinal County ’s Environmental Health’s Vector Control Program have been hitting the streets... 

Southwest monsoon season brings renewed caution of the mosquito borne West Nile virus illness Sedona AZ (August 11, 2011) – We swat, put on repellent, wear long-sleeved clothing and yet we still seem to get bitten. It’s monsoon season in Arizona and yes, that means mosquitoes are included in the deal. “Actually, we have mosquitoes throughout the entire year,” said Tami Schuler, Pinal...