Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Glenview

GLENVIEW, IL — For the first time this summer, West Nile virus positive mosquitoes have been found in traps in Glenview, according to the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District. The infected batches were collected between July 5-8, and discovered in the agency's lab on Tuesday.

West Nile virus positive mosquitoes were also discovered for the first time in Evanston, Kenilworth and Northfield traps, joining Skokie from earlier this summer.

In Glenview, one batch of eight tested came back positive. For the season, only one batch in 52 Glenview traps has tested positive.

Current test results can be found at the agency's website.

NSMAD said that while the risk of being infected with West Nile virus is low at this time, it recommends 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.

Remember, if it can hold water, it can breed mosquitoes.