Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What is West Nile Virus?
  2. What are the differences between West Nile neuroinvasive disease (WNND) and West Nile fever (WNF)?
  3. How long has West Nile Virus been in the U.S.?
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Information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

  1. I heard that putting up purple martin houses and bat houses will help prevent West Nile virus because those animals eat mosquitoes. Is this true?
  2. My community won't spray for mosquitoes. Therefore, my town has no mosquito control and the citizens are at risk for West Nile Virus. Any tips?
  3. My neighbor says you can get West Nile Virus from handling dead birds. Is this true?
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Information provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.

  1. How long has West Nile Virus been in Denton County?
  2. What is the County’s role during the 2013 West Nile Virus season?
  3. How does Denton County Health Department investigate a case of West Nile Virus?
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Information provided by the Denton County Health Department (DCHD).

  1. What are "larvicides" and "adulticides"?
  2. What is CDC's position regarding the use of chemical mosquito control?
  3. How are mosquitoes controlled during outbreaks?
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Information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).