What is the West Nile Virus and how is it spread?
West Nile Virus is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes can get infected when they feed on infected birds, which can carry the virus in their blood stream for a couple of days. When an infected mosquito bites a human or animal, the virus is then transferred, where it can multiply and possibly cause illness. In still-water areas, mosquitoes can lay up to 250 eggs at a time. These eggs will hatch in approximately seven to 10 days. With your help, we can eliminate still-water areas, which will keep mosquitoes from breeding. What is the Town Doing to Prevent the West Nile Town staff drop mosquito prevention briquets in open space ponds. Virus from Coming Here? The Town’s primary focus is preventing West Nile from occurring. If the virus is detected in Douglas County, the next step is spraying to eradicate adult mosquitoes. In 2003, the Town took an unscientific poll that asked residents if they would support widespread spraying in public areas and neig
