A mosquito pool tested positive this week for West Nile virus in San Antonio, the first of the year.
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Increased rainfall may result in increased hatching of mosquito eggs. Metro Health asks residents to follow these safety preventative measures:These actions can help reduce the number of mosquitoes in areas where people live. After heavy rain, residents should empty and scrub, turn over, cover, or throw out containers that hold water, including:When water is contaminated with organic matter , the chances that mosquito larvae will survive may increase.
Using air conditioning or making sure there are screens on all doors and windows to keep mosquitoes from entering an individual’s home West Nile virus cases occur during mosquito season, which starts in the summer and continues through fall. There are no vaccines or medications to prevent or treat the virus.
San Antonio Metro Health Department
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