Residents of San José, especially within ZIP Codes 95112, 95131, and 95133, are on alert after the County of Santa Clara Vector Control District detected mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus. An operation to control the adult mosquito population is set to take place on Thursday, beginning at 10 PM, and is expected to last approximately four hours. The control measures are a direct response to mitigate this virus's threat to humans.

While the treatment is underway, people in the area do not need to leave their homes, but those preferring to lessen exposure for family or pets are advised to shut windows and stay inside. As reported by the County of Santa Clara Vector Control District, "All pesticides used are approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for use in public areas and are widely used by vector control agencies throughout California."

For those seeking further information, resources are available at the County's Vector Control District's link hub or by contacting their hotline at 408-282-3114.