West Nile Virus Detected Within District Boundaries

The first West Nile Virus (WNV) positive mosquito sample of 2024, within the Benton County Mosquito Control District boundaries, has been detected. The area is within Yakima County but very close to the western border of Benton County. To see the location on a map, please click WNV Map.

The District has two species, out of fourteen, that are known transmitters of WNV. The two species have shown an increase in population numbers over the last few weeks. In response to the incease in mosquito populations and the presence of mosquito borne illness, we will be conducting aerial applications, with a plane, for adult mosquito control. These applications are tentatively scheduled for August 7th and 8th, would occur at or after sunset, and are highly weather dependent. For more information, please go to our Adult Mosquito Spray Calendar.

Even though we may have not detected WNV in other parts of the District, one should assume that wherever mosquitoes are there is a chance that WNV is present. The District encourages you to consider the use of an EPA registered, personal mosquito control repellent. For more information, please go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's webpage: Preventing Mosquito Bites

Website Accessibility Statement

Benton County Mosquito Control District (the "District") is committed to ensuring that its services are accessible to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, the District strives to provide an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, AA, and commercial screen reading software. Features of the website are created to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Contact our compliance support team via telephone at: (888) 765-1970

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Coordinator

The District has designated a Compliance Coordinator for website disability-related accommodations. The Compliance Coordinator has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices and requirements.

Compliance Procedures

The District is working to ensure all website content complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and controlling State laws. In an ongoing effort to continually improve and remediate accessibility issues, the website is regularly scanned to ensure ongoing compliance, and timely changes are made to any inaccessible content if found.

Accessible Documents Policy

The District is committed to providing all documents hosted on the website in an accessible format or making accessible alternatives available.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests in a timely manner. If you need assistance or accommodations while accessing content on this website, please contact our Compliance Coordinator via the form below: