Grant County Mosquito Control

There are three mosquito control districts in Grant County which were formed to control mosquitoes within their district to prevent the spread of mosquito-carried disease to humans. To find out more about mosquito control in Grant County or to make a report of mosquito activity, please contact your mosquito control district. If you are not within one of the three districts, call GCHD to find out more about preventing mosquito-carried diseases, such as WNV.

Birds

WNV is actually a bird disease that is spread by mosquitoes. Certain wild birds—crows, jays, ravens, magpies, and hawks—are more likely to become sick and die from WNV. Increasing numbers of these types of dead birds may be an indication that WNV is present in our community.

Dead Bird Reporting

During months when mosquitoes are active, GCHD works with the Washington State Department of Health to collect and test certain birds for WNV.

If you have found a recently dead ( under 24 hours) crow, jay, raven, magpie, or hawk, in good condition (no apparent injuries or cause of death), please keep it. Double-bag the bird using a shovel and gloves, or plastic bags over your hands. Place it in a cool, shaded place, such as a cool garage or a bucket with ice packs, and then call Grant County Health District at (509) 766-7960 ext. 0 to report it. Depending on the circumstances, some birds will be collected and tested for WNV. Birds that are not collected can be safely disposed of in an outdoor trash receptacle.

To submit reports of dead waterfowl or shorebirds, and wild bird die-offs, contact the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife at call (800) 606-8768.

To submit reports of domestic poultry illness or die-offs, contact the Washington State Department of Agriculture at call (800) 606-3056.

Horses

Horses, like humans, can also be infected with WNV from the bite of a mosquito. Monitoring of WNV in horses is done by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA). For more information about WNV and horses, talk to your veterinarian or visit the WSDA website.