LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- More mosquitoes with West Nile virus have been found in southern Indiana.

The Floyd County Health Department said Friday one pool of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile in the county. The samples were collected the week of Sept. 30.

Four positive pools of mosquitoes infected with West Nile were found in the county through samples collected between Aug. 26-Sept. 3. Some were also found during the weeks of July 6, Aug. 2 and Aug. 12.

So far, no human cases have been reported.

Symptoms for the virus include fever, headache, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea or rashes, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Around 1 in 5 people who are infected develop a fever and other symptoms, while 1 out of 150 people infected develop serious and sometimes fatal illness. 

If you live in Floyd County, the health department suggests using repellant, wearing long sleeves and pants, and avoiding being outside during dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.

Homeowners are also being asked to survey property to watch for mosquito breeding sites including clogged gutters, old tires, failing septic systems, abandoned pools and any items holding standing water. 

Homeowners should also maintain overgrown grass, shrubs and trees, which can give mosquitoes a place to hide during the day. 

For information about Floyd County's West Nile Virus surveillance program or to have a mosquito trap placed at your property, call 812-948-4726 , option 2 and then option 1 to speak to an environmentalist. You can also visit their website, www.floydcounty.in.gov. 

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