Arboviral Surveillance

The City of Nashua Environmental Health Department oversees the collection of mosquitoes that are analyzed for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), West Nile Virus (WNV), and Jamestown Canyon Virus (JCV).  

Public Health Threat Actions

If sufficient information indicates a significant public health threat to Nashua, there is a permit in place to conduct emergency spraying and public notices will be posted. Please refer to the Prevention Tips for Mosquitos (PDF) document for more information and for New Hampshire locations where positive samples have been collected. Call 603-589-4530 with any questions or concerns.

Resources

• Fight the Bite (English / Spanish) (PDF)
• Eastern Equine Encephalitis (CDC)
• Jamestown Canyon Virus (CDC)
• Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases (CDC)
• West Nile Virus (CDC)
• West Nile Virus FAQs (American Society on Microbiology)

More Information

Call the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS) toll free information line at 866-273-NILE (6453). You can also access the following informational pages at the NH DHHS website:

• Mosquito Control Information
• Mosquito Test Results