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The most annoying part of a great summer season? Bugs. Horse flies. Green Head flies and mosquitos. Now, beware the flying pathogen in Cape May County, New Jersey. (7) mosquitos have tested positive for the West Nile virus in South Jersey. One additional mosquito tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis over the last two months. The West Nile infected blood suckers were found in Upper Township at the upper end of the county while the 8th infected mosquito was found in lower Township. As of Monday (July 22) there were no reported human cases of either EEE or West Nile Virus. The Department Of Mosquito Control will continue to test and spray to protect the community.
Cape May County Health Officer Kevin Thomas urges everyone to take precautions while enjoying the great outdoors during these warm months. "Finding West Nile virus and EEE is a reminder for people to take precautions when participating in outdoor activities, particularly during the early morning hours (dawn) and the early evening hours (dusk). Residents should wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants and use mosquito repellent. People should also eliminate any standing water on their property that may serve as a habitat for mosquitos and keep window screen in good repair."