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.

• Dead Bird Reporting & Mapping
• General West Nile Virus Information
• West Nile Virus Fact Sheets
• For More Information

Dead Bird Reporting & Mapping

We map the locations of all dead bird reports in Washtenaw County, especially dead crows, ravens or blue jays. However, we will not be testing any dead birds for West Nile virus. To report a dead bird, please do one of the following:

• Call the Washtenaw County West Nile Virus Hotline at (734) 544-6750
  
  -OR-

• Enter the information on the State of Michigan Sick or Dead Bird & Mammal Reporting Website

Graph of Dead Birds Reported in Washtenaw County - 2009

Archive of West Nile Virus Activity (2002-2008)

For More Information:

• 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

• CDC: West Nile Virus - General information, local outbreak information, control issues, and more

• USGS: West Nile Virus - U.S. and state maps showing areas of reported activity

• EPA: Pesticide Division - Information about mosquito control, including larvicides, insect repellent, and other pesticides

Page updated 8/3/09