West Nile Virus Prevention and Control
If there’s a way to prevent a viral infection that causes side effects that are at best uncomfortable and at worst life-threatening, would you do your part? West Nile Virus (WNV) is a very active illness in the state of South Dakota.
2021 WNV Grants
More than 200 South Dakota cities, counties and tribes will share $500,000 in grants intended to control mosquitoes and prevent West Nile virus (WNV) in 2021. All applying communities received funding with grants ranging from $500 to $20,000. Grant awards were based on the population of the applying jurisdiction and its history of human WNV cases through 2020.
Thanks for all your efforts to control mosquitoes and prevent West Nile virus. If you have any questions about this funding opportunity, please don’t hesitate to contact us at Julie.Ramsey@state.sd.us or by phone at 605-773-4945.
Kaitlin Thomas, SD DOH
Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response
Access Resources
- National Efforts to Fight West Nile Virus
- A History of West Nile Virus in South Dakota
- Sustainability in Mosquito Control
Get educated on WNV facts and how to prevent the illness.
Know the Facts
West Nile Virus is an infection most commonly spread through mosquito bites. While it is prevalent in many states with large mosquito populations, the rate of incidents is highest in South Dakota. And WNV can lead to many other symptoms, including fevers and even serious—potentially fatal—illness.
Know Your Risk
- SDSU Extension Weekly Assessment & Mosquito Collection Data
- South Dakota West Nile Virus Fact Sheet
- How NASA is helping us fight West Nile
Try these simple tips to fend off the virus during peak mosquito seasons
Prevent the Infection
While there’s no direct cure or antidote to WNV, prevention is imperative. Take steps to protect yourself from infection, and you can save yourself a lot of unfortunate side effects that result from WNV.
Contact
Anita Bharadwaja, Vectorborne Epidemiologist
anita.bharadwaja@state.sd.us or 605-367-7103