West Nile Virus detected in Dubois County

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Dubois County Health Department warns residents of West Nile Virus after several mosquitoes test positive for the virus. This comes after the virus was found in Vanderburgh and Warrick counties .

It is said four samples of mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile Virus in Dubois County. They say this virus can also infect domestic animals like horses and the department is asking those with horses to contact veterinarians about immunizations.

The health department provided the following tips to help protect from mosquitoes:

• Apply insect repellent containing DEETS to clothes and exposed skin
• Wear light colored clothing
• Avoid wet, highly vegetative areas where mosquitoes live
• Avoid being outdoors during prime mosquito biting times, dusk to dawn when possible

The department also provided steps to prevent mosquitoes from breeding:

• Eliminate areas of standing water on your property
• Repair failing septic systems
• Remove any containers that will hold water
• Clean clogged gutters
• Keep grass cut short and shrubbery trimmed
• Keep swimming pools chlorinated and clean

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