Wyomingites Urged to Take Steps to Avoid Mosquito & Tick Diseases
Summer is upon us, and the Wyoming Department of Health is urging residents to take steps to avoid mosquito and tick bites.
West Nile
Wyoming Reports First Human Case of West Nile This Season
An adult from Campbell County has become Wyoming's first human case of West Nile virus this year.
Wyoming's First Human West Nile Case of the Year Reported
West Nile virus is spread by mosquitoes that feed on infected birds, such as the woodpecker found in Laramie July 20, then bite people, animals or other birds.
West Nile Virus Found in Laramie
Full residential fogging may return based on a mosquito control evaluation following completion of fogging and examination of trap data and RAMP testing results.
West Nile Detected
The City of Laramie has detected West Nile virus in 4 mosquito samples collected in the local area.