West Nile Virus Is Being Reported In Multiple States — Here's What To Know

Now’s the time to replenish your bug spray supply.

Throughout the country, mosquitoes in states such as Rhode Island, Oregon, New York, Pennsylvania and more have tested positive for West Nile virus, one of the leading mosquito-borne illnesses in the country, according to Emma Grace Crumbley, an entomologist with Mosquito Squad Plus. Towns test mosquitoes for the virus so they can consider doing community-wide spraying to prevent spread.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Jillian Wilson.

HuffPost: West Nile Virus Is Being Reported In Multiple States — Here's What To Know

Older man outdoors spraying insect repellent on his left arm while wearing a backpack.
Older man outdoors spraying insect repellent on his left arm while wearing a backpack.

West Nile Virus Is Being Reported In Multiple States — Here's What To Know

Now’s the time to replenish your bug spray supply.

Throughout the country, mosquitoes in states such as Rhode Island, Oregon, New York, Pennsylvania and more have tested positive for West Nile virus, one of the leading mosquito-borne illnesses in the country, according to Emma Grace Crumbley, an entomologist with Mosquito Squad Plus. Towns test mosquitoes for the virus so they can consider doing community-wide spraying to prevent spread.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Jillian Wilson.

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Senior Wellness Reporter
Jillian Wilson
Jillian Wilson is the senior wellness reporter at HuffPost, where she covers mental health, physical health and debunks the health misinformation that's so rampant online.
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HuffPost: West Nile Virus Is Being Reported In Multiple States — Here's What To Know

Older man outdoors spraying insect repellent on his left arm while wearing a backpack.
Older man outdoors spraying insect repellent on his left arm while wearing a backpack.

West Nile Virus Is Being Reported In Multiple States — Here's What To Know

Now’s the time to replenish your bug spray supply.

Throughout the country, mosquitoes in states such as Rhode Island, Oregon, New York, Pennsylvania and more have tested positive for West Nile virus, one of the leading mosquito-borne illnesses in the country, according to Emma Grace Crumbley, an entomologist with Mosquito Squad Plus. Towns test mosquitoes for the virus so they can consider doing community-wide spraying to prevent spread.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Jillian Wilson.

照片缩略图 博客作者
Senior Wellness Reporter
Jillian Wilson
Jillian Wilson is the senior wellness reporter at HuffPost, where she covers mental health, physical health and debunks the health misinformation that's so rampant online.
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