Departments

Health and Human Services

Bucks County Health Department

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Bureau of Environmental Health

West Nile Virus

Phillip J. Smith, B.S., S.E.O., West Nile Virus Coordinator

West Nile Virus

This Bucks County Department of Health West Nile Virus Control program is designed to help protect the residents of Bucks County from the spread of West Nile Encephalitis. The Department runs an integrated mosquito management program (IMM) that involves educational outreach to all municipalities and the general public. Larval and mosquito surveillance is conducted from April 1st through October 31st. Mosquito breeding source reduction and control of the larval stages of mosquito breeding through biological pesticides is emphasized.

Through public telephone reporting, the Department also collects a limited number of certain species of dead birds to test for the presence of West Nile Virus. All bird sightings should be reported. Birds can be reported by calling the Department's Central Office at 215-345-3336, or the nearest district office.

Department staff respond to all written complaints (form SA-2) regarding mosquito-breeding areas. To report a dead bird, or to request a complaint form for mosquito breeding you can find the nearest District Office by returning to the main Bureau page, or by phoning 215-345-3336.. In addition, the Department offers numerous handouts regarding West Nile Virus and mosquito.

 

Other Links:

West Nile Fact Sheet

West Nile Flyer (Spanish Version)