Wyomissing Detects West Nile in 1 Mosquito Sample as County Steps Up Surveillance
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Updated · 69News WFMZ-TV · Aug 22
Wyomissing Detects West Nile in 1 Mosquito Sample as County Steps Up Surveillance
3 articles · Updated · 69News WFMZ-TV · Aug 22
Summary
A mosquito sample collected in Wyomissing tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting Berks County officials to increase larval and adult mosquito surveillance in the area.
Officials said transmission risk remains fairly low, but continued virus activity could trigger adult mosquito control treatment.
Wyomissing Borough urged residents to avoid peak mosquito hours between dusk and dawn, use EPA-registered repellent, wear covering clothing and remove standing water from containers around homes.
The borough said it will keep sharing updates from the Berks County Conservation District, while directing residents to Pennsylvania's mosquito-borne disease control program for prevention guidance.