Reporting > West Nile Virus | San Joaquin County Mosquito & Vector Control District

West Nile Virus and Dead Bird Hotline
(877) 968-BIRD (2473) or online at westnile.ca.gov

Reporting

Be a West Nile Watcher! Report all dead birds and squirrels to the California Department of Public Health.

West Nile Virus and Dead Bird Hotline
(877) 968-BIRD (2473) or online at westnile.ca.gov

Hotline Operators are available seven days a week
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (please leave a message after hours)

Why should you report dead birds and tree squirrels?
The State of California uses ALL reports to help identify "hot spots" of West Nile virus activity, even if the reported bird or squirrel is not tested.

Local mosquito control agencies received reports immediately
Local health departments are alerted of community risk

When reporting dead birds and squirrels, please provide the following:

Location of animal (city, zip code, street address or intersection)
Description of animal (color, size, and type)
Date found and condition of animal (intact, runover)