West Nile Virus positive mosquito samples have been collected in Aston Township. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will be continuing surveillance near the location where the positive samples have been collected. At this point in the season the WNV transmission cycle has amplified the virus in the bird host population, and they expect to see positive samples of mosquitos and continues West Nile activity until the first frost. Being that WNV is prevalent in the mosquito population it is important for citizens to take proper precautions, to that end, the bite prevention pamphlet can be seen here.
We also encourage you to take the following precautions:
*Stay indoors during peak mosquito hours: Dusk to Dawn.
*Wear long sleeves, pants, and closed-toed shoes if possible.
*Exposed skin may be at risk for biting mosquitoes.
*Wear bug spray.
*Specifically bug spray containing at least 30% DEET.
*Remove all standing water from your property.
*Birdbaths, wheelbarrows, children’s toys etc. can hold water which can breed mosquitoes.
*ANY water standing for more than 4 days can begin to breed mosquitoes.
More information can be found in the mosquito prevention guide which can be accessed here.