Pat Sullivan shares his tips for dealing with mosquitoes plus more summer garden advice!
INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Public Health Department said mosquitoes tested positive forNo human cases have been reported at the time this article was published.
West Nile virus can cause West Nile fever, which can include fever, headache, body aches, swollen lymph glands or a rash. Some people will develop a more severe form of the disease affecting the nervous system, including inflammation in the brain and spinal cord, muscle paralysis, or even death. Mosquitoes can transmit viruses such as West Nile virus, Eastern equine encephalitis virus, and La Crosse virus. Mosquitoes: 5 VERIFIED facts about the summer pests
“Mosquitoes need just a small amount of water for breeding, so please take a few minutes to walk around your yard or property,” said Matt Sinsko, coordinator of Mosquito Control at the Marion County Public Health Department. “Emptying water from containers of any size and flushing out bird baths every week helps to control the mosquito population and reduce the chance for bites. Also, check for old tires, clogged gutters, small recreational pools and poorly operating septic systems.
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