WEST NILE VIRUS Information Center

FIRST CONFIRMED CASE OF EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS DUE TO WEST NILE VIRUS 8/29/00

West Nile Virus Update 8/23/00

West Nile Virus Information for the Horse-Owner

Updated information on West Nile Virus can be found at the following web sites:

USDA www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/ep/WNV

New York State www.health.state.ny.us

Suffolk County www.co.suffolk.ny.us/health

For Information on pesticides used for mosquito control:

E PA www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/skeeters.htm