It's important to be mindful of mosquitoes, particularly in late August and September, when West Nile is at its most risky.

The likelihood of your coming into contact with mosquitoes depends on your surroundings.

The mosquitoes become infected, and you can create a reservoir of West Nile virus in that local region, ... That's why it makes absolute sense to target that area, even if the bird came from a far northerly section, as it probably did.

We've had a late start to the West Nile virus season partially because of the unseasonably cool spring.

West Nile develops in stagnant water,

It was the perfect mix of ingredients for West Nile.