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West Nile Virus
The Parks Department will complete the treatment of 3,000 subdivision catch basins for mosquito control under the West Nile Virus Abatement Program this week.
Oakland County initiated the program in 2003 and Rochester Hills has participated in an active program every year since. Thanks to a $26,000 grant from Oakland County, each year Department of Public Services crews have Vactored (vacuumed cleaned) our catch basins prior to the placement of mosquito control briquettes which prevents the emergence of adult mosquitoes from the standing water deep inside the basins. The treatment will last the entire summer and specifically targets mosquitoes in our area that are known to carry the virus.
Oakland County officials are requesting residents who find dead birds to contact the County's West Nile Virus hot line at (877-377-3641).
Please visit the following websites for more Oakland County Health Division Mosquito Smart Resources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
OaklandCountyHealthDivision-WNVEducationalMaterials
Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH)
MDCH Health Promotions Clearinghouse - West Nile Virus Brochure
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