Health officials say a mosquito pool in Syracuse has tested positive for West Nile virus and mosquitoes are likely to be a big problem this summer.
SYRACUSE — The West Nile virus has been located in mosquitoes in Davis County, in a Syracuse mosquito pool.
The district recommended Utahns in the area use insect repellent following instructions on the label, empty any containers holding water in their yards, avoid prolonged outdoor activities between dusk and dawn and wear long-sleeved, loose fitting and light-colored clothing. Its website said officials test two mosquito species that can carry the West Nile virus, which is primarily a disease transferred between birds and mosquitoes but can also spread to humans and horses. Davis County has large areas that are good places for mosquito and bird interaction, so there is an increased likelihood of West Nile virus.
"We are blessed to be able to do in-house testing for . By doing testing in-house, we gain the benefit of fast and direct notification of positive mosquitoes, usually within 24 hours of the mosquito being trapped. With the results being available so quickly we can more efficiently activate our response to the increased risk," the district's website says.
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