Still WNV Free

We still have no human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Ada County. In Idaho, thus far this year, there has been one case identified in Bonneville County.

In Ada County, tests on the mosquitoes that are routinely trapped by the county's Weed, Pest and Mosquito Abatement Department have all come back negative for WNV. Nonetheless, please be aware that we have a lot more mosquitoes than in prior years because weather conditions have been ideal for the propagation of these tiny, potentially disease-carrying creatures. According to Department Director Brian Wilbur, traps in which 60 mosquitoes would be found in a normal year now have 500 in them. It's even worse for our Canyon County neighbors.

West Nile Virus or not, it's best to take heed and try to lessen your chances of being bitten.