West Nile Virus positive mosquitoes found in Elmore County

Elmore County – A single pool of West Nile Virus (WNV) positive mosquitoes was identified in Prairie. The Elmore county Mosquito Abatement District treated the area Thursday night (August 6). This time of year, mosquito traps are set, and samples are collected weekly for testing throughout the county.

Elmore county is part of the growing list of Idaho counties reporting mosquitoes testing positive for WNV. Two other Idaho counties, including Canyon and Gem, have also reported West Nile Virus positive mosquitoes this season.

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