Woodlot Association of Alberta
c/o Olson Office Management
P.O. Box 303
Beaverlodge, AB
T0H 0C0
Woodlot Association of Alberta
c/o Olson Office Management
P.O. Box 303
Beaverlodge, AB
T0H 0C0
Mosquitoes that have fed on the blood of infected birds spread the West Nile Virus (WNV). In the summer of 2002, four birds in Nova Scotia tested positive for WNV.
The chance of being bitten by an infected mosquito is low as not all mosquitoes carry or pass on the virus. The risk of getting sick from the virus is even lower as four out of five people infected with the virus will never get sick and others will only develop mild symptoms. However, in some cases the virus can cause serious health problems.
Protection from mosquito bites
Questions
Report dead birds
Dead crows, ravens or jays should be reported to NS Department of Natural Resources. NSDNR will assess whether the bird can be used for testing and will tell you how to safely dispose of the bird if it can't be tested.
Resources
West Nile Virus Information
Health Canada
1-800-816-7292
West Nile Virus Brochure
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
902-426-2110