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Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Brazos County Health Department (2008-08-07)
COLLEGE STATION,TX (kamu) - Mosquitoes collected on July 23, 2008 tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The sampling locations were at Tarrow & Lincoln Avenue and on Neal Pickett Drive in College Station
Mosquito control personnel with the city of College Station have been notified of the locations.

Please keep in mind that all of Brazos County is positive for WNV.

All Brazos County residents are urged to keep up their defenses and practice the Four D's:
Drain standing water around the house, including tires, cans, flowerpots, rain gutters, buckets,
wading pools, puddles, etc. Trim grass and shrubs and do not over water lawns and gardens.
Wear insect repellent containing DEET.
Stay indoors at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
Dress in long sleeves and pants when outdoors to prevent bites. © Copyright 2013, kamu