Atlanta, Georgia – Health authorities in Fulton County are concerned because new samples of mosquitoes from all over Atlanta tested positive for the West Nile virus. The Fulton County Board of Health (FCBOH) confirmed that three different mosquito traps, one in the northwest, one in the northeast, and one in the southwest parts of the city, all tested positive for the virus. The Environmental Health team found these things as part of their regular monitoring of mosquitoes and other pests.
After getting the test findings, FCBOH has started specific mosquito control efforts in the neighborhoods that were affected. Crews have started treating areas around the positive trap sites with the help of a pest control company. The idea is to lower the number of mosquitoes and stop the virus from spreading even more.
Officials are also doing more to reach out to the public to let them know how they can keep themselves and their communities safe. Health inspectors and outreach staff are visiting door to door and giving out papers that show people how to keep mosquitoes away. Their major point was to get rid of standing water, which is where mosquitoes like to breed…