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May 20, 2024

West Nile Virus Rears Its Ugly Head in Laramie County

The City of Cheyenne’s Weed and Pest Division is asking residents to take precautions after mosquitoes collected throughout the city and Laramie County tested positive for West Nile Virus. Weed and

The City of Cheyenne’s Weed and Pest Division is asking residents to take precautions after mosquitoes collected throughout the city and Laramie County tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Weed and Pest Manager Steven Trowbridge says, "Above-average rainfall combined with warm temperatures have contributed to high numbers of West Nile Virus-infected mosquitoes."

Trowbridge recommends residents practice the four Ds of prevention:

"One of the most important things you can do to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses in your community is to remove standing water around your home or business," said Trowbridge.

"If removing the water is not an option, please contact Weed and Pest at (307) 637-6475, and we will be happy to help you address the problem," he added. "County residents can contact Laramie County Environmental Health at (307) 633-4090."

Trowbridge says Weed and Pest will continue to inspect and treat known larval mosquito habitats daily.

Weed and Pest will also continue monitoring adult mosquito populations and use ultra-low volume truck spraying as needed and as weather conditions allow.