A 'mosquito pool' in San Antonio has tested positive for West Nile Virus.
were collected from a trap in northeast San Antonio near the O'Connor and Nacogdoches Road area on Aug. 4, following examples submitted for testing on Aug. 8 as part of mosquito surveillance efforts. The lab results were confirmed on Aug. 23.
Metro Health wrote in a news release that its Vector Team has assessed and treated the area nearby and that increased rainfall may result in increased hatching of mosquito eggs.Below are recommendations from Metro Health: Remove standing water, including emptying and scrubing, turning over, covering or throwing out containers that hold water including vases, pet water bowls, discarded tires, pool covers and rain barrels, as this keeps mosquitos from laying eggs inside and outside of the home.
Improve sanitation, as water contaminated with organic matter like animal waste, grasses and leaves can improve chances mosquito larvae will survive. Use an insect repellent containing DEET or Picaridin on skin not covered by clothing, including spraying outside of clothing and wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants and socks to protect exposed skin during dusk and dawn when mosquitos are most active. Insect repellents should not be used on young infants, however.
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