Compiled by Zina Josephs

“Dead birds test positive for West Nile virus in Santa Monica” — LA Times — August 23, 2012 — http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/08/west-nile-virus-found-in-dead-birds-across-los-angeles-county.html –

“Health officials suggest people take precautions by eliminating sources of stagnant water that may be breeding grounds for mosquitos, using insect repellent and wearing long sleeves and pants.”

“West Nile Virus Found in Santa Monica” — August 22, 2012 — Santa Monica Daily Press — http://www.smdp.com/west-nile-virus-found-in-santa-monica/110927 –

“Use repellents like DEET, picaradin or the oil of lemon eucalyptus — all long-lasting products suggested by county health officials — to ward off the bugs, particularly at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.

“Make sure that there are no bodies of standing water near the home, like water bowls for pets, rain gutters or old car tires in which mosquitoes can breed, and ensure that doors and windows have tight-fitting screens to keep them out.

“Residents can also help by calling 1-877-WNV-BIRD to report dead birds, said Robert Saviskas, executive director of the Control District.”

“West Nile Virus Detected in Santa Monica” — August 23, 2012 — Santa Monica Patch — http://santamonica.patch.com/articles/west-nile-detected-in-santa-monica — “Vector control picks up two infected birds in the 90402 and 90404 zip codes”