LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A southern Indiana county has found mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus.
The Floyd County Health Department reported that four positive pools of mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus have been found in the county. According to a news release, the positive mosquito samples were collected from Aug. 26-Sept. 3.
No human cases have been identified. The best way to prevent bites is to use DEET and other repellents, wear long sleeves and pants, and if possible, avoid being outside between 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.
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.
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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