Bexar County increasing protection measures after two mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus

Bexar County will be increasing efforts to reduce its mosquito population after two tested positive for the West Nile Virus, according to a county news release.

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As ongoing fogging efforts continue in county rights of way and parks, Public Works crews are “aggressively treating” the areas, too, the release said.The Bexar County Office of Emergency Management has initiated a localized intensive outreach effort for both areas. Discard old tires, drums, bottles, cans, pots and pans, broken appliances, and other items that aren’t being used.

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