The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District today said it has found the first indications of West Nile virus activity this year in Evanston.
Mosquitoes collected in Evanston, Morton Grove and Skokie between June 2 and June 5 tested positive for West Nile virus in the district’s lab on Tuesday.
While the risk of being infected with West Nile virus is low at this time of year, the NSMAD recommends that residents take personal protection measures to minimize mosquito bites including: using insect repellent, wearing 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.
Dead Bird Collection?
I have found several dead birds on my property, is the health department collecting the deceased to test?
Dead birds
The NSMAD website says you should report dead birds to the county public health department.
There’s an online form to fill out to make the report.
— Bill
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