Mosquito lure tests positive for West river virus in Georgetown

A dipteran entices sample collected in downtown Georgetown has taken a look at positive for the West Nile River virus. The sample was collected from a trap close to Main St and Third St on Nov. 30.

The positive test was indicated in science laboratory results received Dec. a pair of from the Texas Department of State Health Services lab in Austin.

West Nile virus is that the most typical mosquito-borne malady within the United States. In 2021, there are twelve mosquito samples pools that came positive for West Nile virus in Williamson County.

this can be the first positive entice in 2021 at this location.

The last positive trap collected at this location was in Oct 2017.
The city can continue dipterous insect management efforts with the treatment of standing water with larvicide, and WCCHD will continue increased watching and testing, together with redoubled public reaching and education. the town is ready to require extra action if necessary.

the town is additionally encouraging everybody to be particularly wakeful regarding protecting themselves from mosquito bites once outdoors and preventing mosquito breedin

g on their personal property. Recent rain and continuing heat temperatures are prime breeding conditions for mosquitoes, in step with an announcement from the city.

Mosquitoes breed in standing water, needing as very little as one teaspoon. By exhausting all sources of standing water in and around your property, you cut back the quantity of places mosquitoes will lay their eggs and breed.