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How To Report Dead Birds For Possible West Nile Virus

Article Source: Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California

West Nile Virus DEAD BIRD Reporting Center Now OPEN

West Nile Virus and Dead Bird Call Center Now Live The California WNV and Dead Bird Call Center opened for the season on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Now through mid-October, members of the public can report a dead bird by calling 1-877-WNV-BIRD (1-877-968-2473).

Online reporting continues to be available year-round at: https://westnile.ca.gov/report.

For questions about Call Center operations, please contact: Marie.Cerda@cdph.ca.gov.

As you plan for the upcoming WNV season, CDPH has resources available to assist your communication and outreach efforts:

WNV & Mosquito Social Media Plan for Local Agencies
WNV Sample Social Media (including sample messaging for dead bird reporting)
WNV brochure (available in English and Spanish)
To order print copies free-of-charge, please email: VBDS@cdph.ca.gov
For additional WNV information, including data for 2024, please visit: https://westnile.ca.gov/.