The Davis Mosquito Abattement District released historical data on Monday detailing West Nile virus detections within mosquito pools across Davis County. The records provide a longitudinal look at the presence of the virus in the region, which has been documented in local mosquito populations since 2004.
Longitudinal Virus Detection Records
According to data provided by the Davis Mosquito Abatement District, the presence of West Nile virus has been confirmed in mosquito pools throughout Davis County for over two decades. The district's records show that the virus has been identified in local mosquito populations since 2004.
Expanded Public Reporting Capabilities
Since 2021, the district has expanded its reporting capabilities to offer more granular information to the public. This enhanced reporting allows for more detailed tracking of exactly where mosquito pools are testing positive for the virus and provides specific positivity rates within individual cities.
Analyzing Yearly Virus Trends
The historical archives maintained by the district include a yearly breakdown of both pool results and broader West Nile data. These records allow residents and health officials to track trends in virus activity across different years.
Available Annual Dataset Details
The available datasets include specific results for the 2025 West Nile season, as well as detailed annual records for 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021. Each of these years contains both mosquito pool test results and general West Nile data points.
Public Resource for Virus Prevalence
By providing access to these historical findings, the Davis Mosquito Abatement District maintains a public record of virus prevalence in the county. The information serves as a resource for understanding how mosquito-borne illness has moved through the local environment over the last twenty-two years.
