MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASES

Mosquito-borne diseases include diseases caused by viruses (also called arboviruses) and parasites which are transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. The most commonly reported mosquito-borne illness in West Virginia is La Crosse encephalitis; however, travel-associated mosquito-borne diseases (such as dengue fever and malaria) are also reported in West Virginia residents each year. Mosquito-borne diseases are most common during the summer and fall months when mosquitoes are active. Prevention of mosquito-borne illness includes removing containers that collect water near homes (where mosquitoes lay eggs) and the regular use of mosquito repellants.

Disease Prevention

• Illness Prevention Checklist

Fact Sheets

• For Kids: Mosquito Bites Are Bad!
• Basic Info
• Mosquito Species of West Virginia
• CDC Information: Arboviral Encephalitides

State Resources

• WV Dept of Environmental Protection Tire Collection Event Schedule
• WV Department of Environmental Protection
• Mosquito Control

• Surveillance Plan | Appendix 1
• 2019 Mosquito Lab Testing Notification
• Season Press Release Template

Annual Disease Reports

• 2021
• ​ 2020
• 2013
• 2012
• 2011
• 2010

Mosquito Surveillance

• 2019
• 2018
• 2017 Report
• ​Aedes albopictus Distribution