Mosquitoes in Niles Test Positive For West Nile Virus

The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District has identified the first batch of mosquitoes to test positive for the West Nile virus in Niles this year.

According to a news release, a batch collected on July 27 tested positive in a lab on July 29.

The NSMAD recommends that residents take personal protection measures to minimize mosquito bites including: the use of insect repellent on exposed skin, wearing light colored, 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.