It’s mosquito season in the Bay Area and that means an increase in the spread of West Nile Virus.

In the south bay, mosquitos have tested positive for the virus in Sunnyvale.

Crows are already falling victim to the West Nile Virus. So far, four dead crows have tested positive, and now, mosquitos trapped in the area have also tested positive, says vector control’s Russ Parman.

“When we find these dead birds, we go out and start our mosquito trapping operation and within a mile of every dead bird, we go out and set 40 mosquito traps, and we have found mosquitoes that are positive, and that means people are at risk from these mosquitoes that are out flying around,” Parman said.

And so the first fogging of the season is set for Tuesday night into Wednesday morning across several blocks bordered by East Arquez Avenue on the north, the El Camino on the south, Fair Oaks on the west, and Bowers Avenue on the east.

Resident Mike Pitts welcomes the fogging.

“I know that mosquitoes can be a problem, I see them around,” Pitts said. “I use spray when I’m out walking my dog but I still get bitten.”

Residents in the fogging zone are receiving door-hanger reminders, advising him to stay indoors and keep the windows closed between 11 p.m. Tuesday and 2 a.m. Wednesday.

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