West Nile virus has been detected in Huron County.
Huron Perth Public Health says mosquitoes collected from traps in Stratford and southern Huron County tested positive for West Nile virus.
These are the first positive mosquito findings of the season for Huron and Perth counties, and indicate virus-positive mosquitoes could be present anywhere in the two counties.
Health officials were also notified of an American Crow testing positive for West Nile in the North Huron area.
People can protect themselves from mosquito bites by:
- Using an insect repellent containing DEET or Icaridin when outdoors.
- Covering up with light-colored clothes, long sleeves and pants when outdoors or in areas where mosquito activity is high.
- Taking extra protection measures between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
- Removing standing water around the home at least once a week to reduce mosquito breeding grounds.