West Nile Virus found in six York County, Pa., municipalities

Mosquito colonies in six municipalities in York County have tested positive for West Nile virus. Lee Grayville, of the county’s West Nile River Program, said the rains and unusual temperatures of the past few weeks have started to increase the number of mosquitoes. But that number is still well below last year’s figure, when York County had the highest number of positive cases in the state. York County ranks sixth in the state in terms of positive cases so far this year. Greyville says this is our most important time of the year. You will see most of our positive points. This situation will continue until the end of September, he said. According to the York County Mosquito Control Program, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced that it has been notified that mosquito pools collected at the following locations have tested positive: Fairview Township Helam Township North Codoras Township Paradise Township Springetsbury Township Wellsville Boro We are actively monitoring our activities and taking appropriate measures to control mosquito populations,” a statement from the County Mosquito Control Program said. Report dead birds Residents are encouraged to report any dead birds they find. Bird carcasses may indicate West Nile virus activity. DEP has an online reporting tool here. To date, there have been no human cases of West Nile virus in the county. Video below: Pennsylvania officials have issued a ‘strong’ snakehead advisory.