Resources
WNV 2026 Spanish Press Release
WNV Activity
Repellent Guide
Prevention methods
Often, mosquito bites don’t cause any lasting harm. They cause mild annoyance and irritation for a short period. However, mosquitoes are dangerous because they spread diseases that can be fatal.
Defend
Use EPA-registered insect repellents to prevent mosquito bites, and they are safe for use on pregnant and breastfeeding women and children.
Dawn And Dusk
Use repellent if you will be outside early in the morning or late in the evening before it gets dark.
Drain
Once a week, empty and scrub, turn over, cover, or throw out any items that hold water like tires, buckets, planters, toys, pools, birdbaths, flowerpot saucers, or trash containers. Mosquitoes lay eggs near water.
West Nile Virus & Dengue
Dengue fever and West Nile virus (WNV) are both arboviruses that are spread to humans by mosquitoes. Both diseases are often mild, but some people can develop severe illnesses.
Find more information about mosquito control and prevention.
Service Requests
Report a Green Pool, Mosquito Problem, Mosquito Fish, & Dead Bird to:
Kings Mosquito Abatement District
13960 Power Way
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584–3326
Symptoms, Diagnosis, & Treatments
Síntomas, Diagnóstico y Tratamientos