Des Moines Battles Mosquitoes Testing Positive for West Nile Virus: Clarke Sprays Highland Park and Union Park

Des Moines, Iowa United States of America
Clarke Mosquito Control and Management sprays District B on June 10
Highland Park and Union Park affected areas
Mosquitoes in Des Moines test positive for West Nile Virus
No confirmed cases in humans or pets yet
Des Moines Battles Mosquitoes Testing Positive for West Nile Virus: Clarke Sprays Highland Park and Union Park

In recent developments, mosquitoes in Des Moines have tested positive for the West Nile Virus. This has led to an increase in spraying and treatment throughout the city. The positive mosquitoes were discovered in Service District B, which consists of Highland Park and Union Park. Clarke Mosquito Control and Management, which contracts with the city to control mosquito population, sprayed District B on June 10 to help reduce the adult mosquito populations that may transmit the virus. As a proactive measure, Clarke also sprayed District A - which consists of Drake, Beaverdale and Merle Hay - on June 11. There are no confirmed positive cases in humans or pets.

Mosquito populations in Des Moines have increased due to recent wet conditions. Some mosquitoes in the northside near the Riverview and Union Park areas have tested positive for West Nile virus. Mosquitoes buzz around every summer, but recent wet conditions have created perfect breeding grounds for floodwater mosquitoes, increasing pests compared to the last four years of drought.

Clarke Mosquito Control and Management is spraying neighborhoods in sections based on which areas have the highest numbers of mosquitoes in traps. There are no known cases yet in people or pets. Residents can report high levels of insects, learn when their neighborhood is being sprayed, or opt out of treatments on the Clarke Mosquito Control and Management website.

To protect oneself from mosquito bites, it is recommended to wear bug repellent, long-sleeved apparel or stay inside during peak pest hours, dusk and dawn. The city began its annual mosquito treatment on May 6 by spraying bodies.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • Are all mosquitoes in the affected areas carrying the virus?
  • Is Clarke Mosquito Control and Management's spraying effective against West Nile Virus?

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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Des Moines

KCCI News Channel 8 Des Moines Wednesday, 12 June 2024 19:26
  • Unique Points
    • Mosquitoes in Des Moines tested positive for West Nile Virus
    • Service District B (Highland Park and Union Park) had positive mosquitoes
    • Clarke Mosquito Control sprayed District B on June 10
  • Accuracy
    • No confirmed human or pet cases in Des Moines
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Mosquitoes return to Des Moines with a vengeance

Axios News Site: https://www.axios.com/2024/01-30/prior-authorization-gap-insurer-drug-decisions Linh Ta Wednesday, 12 June 2024 11:25
  • Unique Points
    • Mosquito populations in Des Moines have increased due to recent wet conditions.
    • Some mosquitoes in the northside near the Riverview and Union Park areas have tested positive for West Nile virus.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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First Mosquito Tests Positive For The West Nile Virus In Iowa

iHeart Radio Thursday, 13 June 2024 06:16
  • Unique Points
    • A mosquito in Des Moines tested positive for the West Nile Virus.
    • No confirmed cases of the virus have been reported in humans or pets in Des Moines yet.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Des Moines. How to protect yourself:

Des Moines Register Wednesday, 12 June 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Mosquitoes in Des Moines tested positive for West Nile virus on June 7, 2023.
    • The mosquitoes were found in the north side of Des Moines, including areas like Grandview University, Union Park, Birdland Park, Riverview Park and neighborhoods north and east of the Des Moines River.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication