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West Nile Virus Activity 2025

West Nile Virus in Los Angeles County

West Nile virus is the most common mosquito-borne disease that affects residents in Los Angeles County. Public health agencies detect West Nile virus every year in L.A. County which means it's endemic and found naturally in our city environments.

Our agency reports data related to mosquitoes. Human cases are reported by the L.A. County Department of Public Health.

The disease surveillance program serves as an early warning system in the detection of mosquito-borne viruses that can infect people and animals.

The District uses the following factors to assess health risk in your community:

  • Higher-than-average daily temperatures
  • Mosquito Population Monitoring – Using traps set up in every community
  • Mosquito Testing for Diseases
  • Dead Birds – A CA state program: Dead birds help determine spread of West Nile virus
  • Sentinel Chickens – Chickens develop antibodies to West Nile virus, which can be detected by testing.

Using these measurements, the District is able to protect your health by responding appropriately to mosquito-borne disease threats.

Year-to-Date Statistics for 2025

2025 WNV+ Mosquito Samples

City/CommunityDate of First DetectionPositives
Arleta6/30/20252
Artesia7/22/20251
Bellflower7/17/20251
Burbank8/6/20251
Carson8/12/20251
Downey8/14/20251
Granada Hills7/22/20252
Lake Balboa7/8/20255
Lakewood8/1/20251
Mission Hills7/15/20251
North Hills8/8/20251
Northridge7/30/20251
Panorama City7/8/20254
Reseda8/13/20252
Sherman Oaks8/8/20252
South El Monte7/2/20251
Studio City7/25/20253
Sun Valley8/12/20251
Valley Glen6/30/20257
Valley Village7/15/2025 4
Van Nuys 7/8/20254
West Hills8/14/20251
 Total47

2025 WNV+ Dead Birds

City/CommunityDate of First DetectionPositives
Sherman Oaks 7/17/20251
Total 1

 

Take a look at mosquito and disease activity throughout California by utilizing the VectorSurv map! 

Visit the full site here.

 

Did you know Los Angeles County is serviced by five vector control districts?

Visit our Other Agencies page to find your local vector control district.