Mosquitoes in Morton Grove Test Positive For West Nile

The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District has found the first West Nile virus positive mosquitoes to occur in Morton Grove this year.

A batch of mosquitoes, collected on Wednesday from a NSMAD trap in Morton Grove, tested positive for West Nile virus in the lab on Thursday.

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.