A mosquito "pool" (batch of mosquitoes) sampled on June 4 in Hawthorn Woods has tested positive for West Nile virus.The Lake County mosquito extermination agencies issue this same alert every year, to scare up demand for their mosquito spraying services.
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Lake County
This, however, is the year of the Corona Virus. The World Health Organization says:
"Spraying or fogging of certain chemicals, such as formaldehyde, chlorine-based agents or quaternary ammonium compounds, is not recommended due to adverse health effects on workers in facilities where these methods have been utilized," WHO reports.Note to Ops: Be sure to wear a face mask when they spray your neighborhood for mosquitoes.
World Health Organization (WHO) Warns Against Hazards of Toxic Disinfectants
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