A mosquito pool in San Antonio has tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to the City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District.
The latest positive test result came from a mosquito in a drainage channel in an unincorporated area of east Bexar County off Glen Fair Drive, according to Bexar County Public Works.
“Bexar County Public Works employees will be aggressively treating the area with a multitude of mosquito abatement efforts and treatments. Crews will be fogging the area early tomorrow morning when mosquitoes are most active. All standing water will be treated with larvicide tablets. All residents are asked to take precautions in and around their homes,” Bexar County officials said in a press release.
Drain water from garbage cans, house gutters, buckets, pool covers, coolers, toys, flower pots or any other containers where sprinkler or rain water has collected. Discard old tires, drums, bottles, cans, pots and pans, broken appliances and other items that aren’t being used.Protect boats and vehicles from rain with tarps that don’t accumulate water.
Maintain swimming pools in good condition and appropriately chlorinated. Empty plastic swimming pools when not in use.Clothing - Wear shoes, socks, and long pants and long-sleeves. This type of protection may be necessary for people who must work in areas where mosquitoes are present.Copyright 2023 by KSAT - All rights reserved.Julie Moreno has worked in local television news for more than 25 years. She came to KSAT as a news producer in 2000.
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