Aberdeen's Mosquito Control Division will conduct a citywide ground spraying and aerial application for mosquitoes on Thursday between 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.
The aerial spray will be north and south of the city of Aberdeen.
West Nile virus has been identified in Brown County and city officials urge citizens to take extra precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. The Mosquito Control Division’s surveillance program has noticed a high percentage of the mosquitoes collected in the traps are those of the Culex species. The Culex species is the most common carrier of West Nile virus.
Most people infected with West Nile virus do not develop symptoms; however, sometimes mild illness results one to two weeks after exposure with symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, skin rash, and swollen lymph nodes, according to a news release. This virus can be deadly and people older than 50 are most at risk. You can reduce the risk of getting West Nile virus by eliminating mosquito habitat around our property, applying insect repellents and wearing proper clothing when outdoors.
