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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Metro Public Health Dept. in Nashville announced Tuesday that two batches of mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus.
WKRN News 2 reports that the mosquitoes were collected near Franklin Pike and Wedgewood Avenue and the intersection near Blakemore and 21st avenues.
Nu human cases have been reported and this is the first time mosquitoes have been positive this year in Davidson County.
The Health Department recommends taking the following steps to protect against biting mosquitoes, including:
• Limit time outdoors at dusk and nighttime hours when mosquitoes are present.
• If you must be outdoors then wear a mosquito repellent that is approved for use by the CDC – those include products that contain DEET, Picaridin and Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus.
• Wear shoes, socks, long sleeve shirts and pants when outdoors during dusk to dawn when mosquitoes are most prevalent. Clothing should be light colored and made of tightly woven materials to keep mosquitoes away from the skin. Pant legs should be tucked into shoes or socks, and collars should be buttoned.
• Make sure your windows and doors have screens and are in good repair.