Vector Management

Mosquitoes, Ticks, and Black Flies

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This Week's Level is: Normal

An odometer-style chart showing the needle on a yellow section with moquito illustrations to signify normal mosquito risk.

The West Nile virus risk in Pennsylvania this week is Normal. This means that West Nile virus has been found infrequently in mosquitoes collected in PA. It's important to control mosquitoes around your home. Once a week, dump, drain or treat artificial containers such as tires, buckets, bird baths, ornamental ponds, flowerpots, tarps, toys, etc. to reduce areas where mosquitoes can live. Personal protection measures such as using repellents, wearing pants and long sleeve shirts are encouraged to avoid mosquito bites.