Tag Archives: WNV

West Nile Virus is still active: Be Bite Free even in Sept.

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

As summer progresses, mosquito-borne infections become more common. Typically we don’t get West Nile virus (WNV) positive mosquitoes in Halton until late July or August, but this year mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus much earlier than past … Continue reading →

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Bugs aren’t going back to school, even if your kids are

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Halton Guest Blogger

As the summer winds down and our kids are getting ready to go back to school many parents worry less about protecting their family from bug bites. But in fact, mosquitoes and ticks are still active during this time and … Continue reading →