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Department Was Formed In 2000 To Help Combat The Spread Of West Nile Virus In Pennsylvania. The Department's Primary Responsibility Is To Monitor County Mosquito Populations And Report Any Concern Areas To The Pa Dep. Mosquito Populations Are Monitored Through Trapping And Other Surveillance Activities. Populations Are Also Controlled When Deemed Appropriate. The Department Also Focuses On Educating County Residents On Ways To Help Reduce The Threat Of West Nile Virus.

Additional information:

A highlight of the department has been it's source reduction program where in 2002 approximately 3,466 tires were removed from along roadways and properties. The source reduction program is aimed at eliminating potential mosquito breeding sites within the county and is coordinated with the carbon county department of solid waste.

Address
Carbon County West Nile Surveillance
529 Lentz Trail
Jim Thorpe, Pa 18229

Phone
(570) 325-5603 April 1st - Oct. 31st (570) 325-3669 Nov. 1st - Mar. 31st
(570) 325-4166 Fax
ccwnv@ptd.net

Office Hours
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

WNV Surveillance Coordinator
Dave Horvath

Additional Contact
David Horvath, Director Of Parks