west nile virus

If you do find yourself experiencing symptoms, seek medical treatment immediately.

West Nile is spread exclusively through mosquitos, which is one of many diseases that are known to transmit, and that is why they are literally the most dangerous animal on the planet.

On Aug. 23, Tyler Mosquito Control (TMC) sent routine samples to Austin of mosquitoes collected from areas located throughout the City of Tyler. Results were received on Aug. 29.

Zika is the focus in the news but West Nile virus is still an issue and some East Texas mosquitos have tested positive for West Nile in East Texas.

Cherokee County is the latest to report a death resulting from the West Nile virus.

I hate mosquitoes!!! And East Texas summers are the worst for mosquitoes. Not only do they bite and itch, but you can contract West Nile if an infected mosquito bites you! West Nile Virus is a very serious virus. I found some preventative measures on WebMD that can help you keep the  mosquitoes away this summer! Something to remember: The chance that any one person is going to become ill from a si