NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A batch of mosquitoes collected by the Metro Public Health Department have tested positive for the West Nile Virus.
The mosquitoes were trapped in a Waverly-Belmont neighborhood near the intersection of Eighth and Wedgewood avenues.
This is the second time mosquitoes have tested positive for the virus in the area this summer.
The health department’s pest management staff will visit the neighborhood on Wednesday to pass out mosquito protection and prevention educational materials. They’ll also monitor standing water looking for mosquito larvae.
Staff will apply a granular larvicide to any areas where mosquito larvae are present.
Staff began trapping mosquitoes in all parts of Davidson County the first week of May.
There have not been any human cases of West Nile Virus in Davidson County.
The health department recommends residents to use insect repellent, dress in long sleeves and pants, drain standing water and install window screens in an effort to prevent mosquito bites.