Environmental Health
West Nile Virus
Welcome to the Washtenaw County West Nile virus site! Follow the links below to learn more about the virus, including how to prevent yourself, your family, and your community members from becoming infected.
West Nile Virus Activity in Washtenaw County - 2013
Graph of Dead Bird Reports
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Archive of West Nile Virus Activity (2002-2012)
Dead Bird Reporting
Dead birds, especially dead crows, ravens or blue jays, can be an indicator of West Nile virus in a particular geographic area. We accept reports of dead birds and track them in a database. The Washtenaw County Public Health Department will not be testing any dead birds for West Nile virus. To report a dead bird, please do one of the following:
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Call the Washtenaw County West Nile Virus Hotline at (734) 544-6750
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Enter the information on the State of Michigan Sick or Dead Bird & Mammal Reporting Website
For More Information:
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State of Michigan Official West Nile Virus Website - West Nile Virus information for the State of Michigan, including an on-line form for reporting dead birds
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CDC: West Nile Virus - General information, local outbreak information, control issues, and more
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USGS: West Nile Virus - U.S. and state maps showing areas of reported activity
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EPA: Pesticide Division - Information about mosquito control, including larvicides, insect repellent, and other pesticides
Page updated 5/6/13
