A third mosquito found in unincorporated Bexar County has tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting aggressive abatement work in the area around Highway 90 and Cagnon Road, county officials said Wednesday. County workers stepped up efforts to eradicate mosquitos by fogging in public rights of way and in county parks, officials added.
Workers with the Bexar County Office of Emergency Management prepare to distribute door hangers with information on avoiding mosquito-borne diseases.
County workers stepped up efforts to eradicate mosquitos by fogging in public rights of way and in county parks, officials added. Crews fog early in the morning, when mosquitoes are most active, and the county said it employs an environmentally safe compound. In addition to mosquito remediation efforts, the Bexar County Office of Emergency Management visited 843 homes in the area to distribute information on mosquito-borne illnesses.
Those spending time in areas where mosquitoes are present should wear shoes, socks, long sleeves and long pants, according to county health officials. Additionally, people should put mosquito repellent on their bare skin and clothing.
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