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Mosquitoes With West Nile Virus Found In Westchester
Two batches of mosquitos carrying West Nile Virus have been discovered in Westchester County, according to the county health department. Health officials reported that the mosquitos were found in Mount Vernon. The health department inspected the area where they were found and treated catch basins that held standing water to protect against mosquito breeding. The New York State Department of Health has tested 105 batches of mosquitos from 11 locations in the county. The department said there haven't been any reported cases of people contracting West Nile Virus in Westchester County so far t…
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Avoiding Bug Bites And Everything That Comes With Them
Bugs are essential. There are millions of species out there, helping to keep our planet in balance. They pollinate our food and recycle the world’s nutrients. But some of our many-legged co-inhabitants have other, less appealing roles to play as the bearers of itchy bites and unpleasant illnesses. Mosquitos and ticks are the two most common culprits. Thankfully, the mosquitos of Westchester rarely carry diseases like in other parts of the world. There have been very rare reports in New York State of viruses such as West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis after mosquito exposure. How…