West Nile Found in Westborough Mosquitoes

West Nile Virus has been found in mosquitoes collected from Westborough, state and local health officials said Wednesday.


Health officials suggested, in a press release, that residents take "common sense precautions" in response to the news, which was announced by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

The suggestions are:

• "Consider rescheduling outdoor activities that occur during evening or early morning," which are the "peak biting times for many mosquitoes."
• Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants and socks when outdoors.
• When outdoors, use an insect repellant with DEET, permethrin, picaridin, IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
• Drain places around the home that hold water.
• Install tightly-fitting screens on all windows and doors.

West Nile was found in Westborough mosquitoes three times during 2012, Westborough Director of Public Health Paul McNulty said.