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West Nile Virus Found in Redondo Beach
Dead birds discovered in Redondo Beach have tested positive for West Nile virus.
Fourteen dead crows found in Redondo Beach tested positive for West Nile Virus, the city announced Thursday in a notice posted on its website.
"Redondo Beach Animal Control officers have retrieved an unusual number of sick or dead crows in the city," according to the notice. "The city of Redondo Beach worked with the Los Angeles County Veterinary Public Health Department to determine the cause."
This is not the first time this summer that birds infected with West Nile virus were discovered in the South Bay. In June, deceased birds were found in Lomita and Rolling Hills Estates.
According to the city of Redondo Beach, testing dead birds is an effective method of detecting the presence of West Nile virus, and collecting mosquitoes in the area helps determine the intensity of virus transmission in the area.
The Los Angeles County Vector Control program collects mosquitoes in Redondo Beach.
To keep mosquito populations low, residents should make sure there is no stagnant or standing water on their property. Additionally, people should use insect repellant and wear long sleeves at dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active.
Dead birds should be reported to the Redondo Beach Animal Control Unit at 310-318-0611 or the Los Angeles County Veterinary Public Health Hotline at 877-747-2243.
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