The Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department (KCHCSD) launched its yearly vector surveillance program to monitor and control the spread of disease-carrying insects.
These efforts, according to county officials, are critical in preventing the spread of vector-borne illnesses like West Nile virus, Lyme disease, and other threats.
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Surveillance includes activities like trapping and testing mosquito populations, conducting field inspections, monitoring for tick activity, and partnering with local and state agencies for data sharing…