The Brief
- Mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus have been detected in the South Bay.
- A pesticide treatment is scheduled for Friday night at 10 p.m.
- The treatment area impacts a small part of Sunnyvale.
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus have been detected in a portion of Sunnyvale, officials with Santa Clara County say. As a result, a mosquito control treatment is scheduled for Friday night.
West Nile virus detections in Sunnyvale
What we know:
According to the West Nile virus Activity in the County page on the Santa Clara County website, the adult mosquito control treatment is scheduled for 10 p.m. The affected area is a small portion of Sunnyvale in the 94089 ZIP code. You can see a map of where the treatment will take place here.
County officials say Santa Clara County Mosquito and Vector Control will use the pesticide, Zenivex, in this treatment. The pesticide brand says it is for use in sensitive sites, including urban areas. Officials assure the pesticide is evaluated and approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).…