West Nile Virus
What To Do If You Find a Dead Bird
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) encourages individuals who find dead crows, blue jays or birds of prey to call the Mosquito Control Section , Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the following numbers:
| County | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| New Castle County | (302) 836-2555 |
| Kent or Sussex County | (302) 422-1512 |
The public should report only sick or dead crows, blue jays, hawks or owls, or localized clusters of five or more sick or dead wild birds of any species. For dead birds, specimens should appear to have been dead for less than 24 hours and not killed by other obvious causes. Residents should wear gloves and avoid direct skin contact when handling dead birds.
For human health questions about West Nile virus, call the Delaware Division of Public Health Epidemiology Section .
For questions about West Nile in horses, call the Delaware Department of Agriculture and ask for poultry-animal health .
To learn more about West Nile Virus, explore these links:
Information for the Public
- Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) West Nile Virus Brochure
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- State of Maryland WNV site
- State of New Jersey WNV site
- State of Pennsylvania WNV site
Information for Physicians
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