Winnetka Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile

A batch of mosquitoes in Winnetka are the first to test positive for the West Nile virus in the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District this year.

According to the NSMAD, a batch of mosquitoes collected on Monday, June 22 from a trap in Winnetka tested positive for the virus in a lab on Wednesday, June 24. Two other batches from the same collection tested negative.

From the NSMAD:

“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. Remember, if it can hold water, it can breed mosquitoes.”