Windsor continues mosquito control program with Vector Disease Control International

The Town of Windsor is again partnering with Vector Disease Control International on a mosquito control program for the summer, according to a town news release posted June 16.

Adult mosquito surveillance, field inspections and control applications began in June and are expected to continue through the end of the season, typically in August. The town said it and VDCI are using a data-driven approach and will spray as needed to reduce the chances of people contracting West Nile virus.

Windsor’s mosquito management program relies on traps placed around town that are checked weekly. When traps are emptied, mosquitoes are counted and identified by species, and control applications are performed if a trap catches 100 adult mosquitoes or more. Field technicians also inspect standing water sources to target mosquito larvae before they hatch.

The town said species identification helps distinguish Culex mosquitoes, which can carry and transmit West Nile virus. The Weld County and Larimer County health departments test mosquitoes for the disease. Symptoms can include fever, headaches, joint pain, body aches, rash and neck stiffness, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says eight out of 10 infected people do not have symptoms.

Residents are encouraged to check their property for standing water, including clogged drains, puddles, vehicle tires, flowerpots and kiddie pools. The town said more information is available on its mosquito control webpage.