Taking the same well-known YORK COUNTY – Spraying to control adult mosquito will be conducted in Penn and West Manheim in York County on Wednesday, officials say.
- Westminster Avenue and Baugher Drive, including Homewood at Plum Creek, in Penn Township
- Oak Hills Drive, Fairview Drive, and Sunset Drive, including Lutheran SpiriTrust, The Village at Utz Terrace, in West Manheim Township,
Samples collected in those areas with high mosquito populations, and some samples tested positive for West Nile Virus, officials say.
The spraying could be delayed by weather conditions or other unexpected events. (19659004) Certain species of mosquitoes carry West Nile virus, which, when transmitted to people, can cause West Nile encephalitis, an infection that can result in an inflammation of the brain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, West Nile encephalitis.
For more information on reducing mosquitoes in York County, call the Penn State Extension – York County West Nile Program office at (717) 840-2375 or email [email protected].
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