http://www.whas11.com/news/health/Ind-health-officials-warn-163997046.html Ind. health officials warn of high West Nile Virus risk
Ind. health officials warn of high West Nile Virus risk by WHAS11 WHAS11.com Posted on July 27, 2012 at 8:21 AM (AP) -- Hot, dry weather in the Midwest has created the perfect conditions for mosquitoes that carry West Nile Virus.
The Culex mosquito breeds in still-damp ditches and underground storm water basins.
Indiana, Ohio and Illinois are reporting higher rates of infected mosquitoes compared with past years. More infected mosquitoes means a higher West Nile risk for humans. Illinois and Oklahoma report earlier-than-usual cases of human infection.
What's more, the dry weather means the pesky floodwater mosquito is scarce. That makes people think mosquitoes aren't a problem and gives the Culex mosquito a chance to sneak up and bite.
Health officials urge people to wear insect repellent while outdoors
