West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes Found In Glenview

GLENVIEW, IL — The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District has found the first West Nile virus positive mosquitoes to occur in their traps in Glenview and Wilmette this year. Batches of mosquitoes, collected on July 16 from NSMAD traps in Glenview and Wilmette, tested positive for West Nile virus in the company's lab on Tuesday, according to a news release.

This year, WNV positive batches of mosquitoes have also been found in NSMAD traps in Evanston, Kenilworth, Northfield and Skokie. Visit NSMAD's website to see the most current test results.

While the risk of being infected with West Nile virus is low at this time, the NSMAD recommends that residents take personal protection measures to minimize mosquito bites including: using insect repellent, wearing loose fitting clothing and avoiding peak mosquito feeding times during the hours around dawn and dusk. Residents are urged to examine their property and eliminate any items that can hold water, particularly smaller items that may be easily overlooked.

Remember, if it can hold water, it can breed mosquitoes, states NSMAD.

The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District is a local government agency responsible for controlling the regional mosquito population in order to reduce the risk of disease from mosquito borne illness and minimize the negative impact mosquitoes have on the quality of life in the municipalities of Deerfield (Cook County, east of Pfingsten Road) Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview (east of Pfingsten Road), Golf, Kenilworth, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles (east of Harlem Avenue), Northbrook (east of Pfingsten Road), Northfield, Skokie, Wilmette, and Winnetka. Visit www.nsmad.com for more information.