West Nile Virus Found in Vigo Co. Mosquitoes

West Nile virus now detected in more than 40 Pennsylvania counties, including several in Western Pa.

Mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus in nearly two-thirds of counties across Pennsylvania as of Monday, officials say, including several...

West Nile Virus found in Vigo Co. mosquitoes

VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Samples from mosquitoes in Vigo County have tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to the health department. In a press release sent to WTWO/WAWV, the Vigo County Health Department said they were notified by the Indiana Department of Health of positive mosquito samples for West Nile Virus. The local health department collects mosquito samples from around the county and separates them into pools. Those pool…

Mosquitoes in Pa. are carrying West Nile Virus: What you need to know

Mosquitoes have tested positive for the disease in more than half of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, which categorized the current West Nile Virus risk in the state as “high.”   Mosquitoes are far more than just a summertime nuisance—the buzzing insects are the world’s deadliest animal. Mosquitoes can spread disease when they bite, like West Nile Virus. And in recent weeks, mosqui…

Mosquitoes With West Nile Confirmed In Franklin Twp. - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA

A mosquito sample in Butler County has tested positive for West Nile virus. According to our news partners at WPXI, the test was taken from a collection of mosquitoes in Franklin Township. The testing was done by the Mercer County Conservation District. Officials say additional monitoring and appropriate control work will be done in the area. So far, there are no reported human cases of West Nile in Butler County. The post Mosquitoes With West N…