Allegheny County Health Department spraying for mosquitoes in more communities
The Allegheny County Health Department plans to spray seven more communities for mosquitoes after more samples have tested positive for West Nile virus.
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The Allegheny County Health Department plans to spray seven more communities for mosquitoes after more samples have tested positive for West Nile virus.
The health department will treat areas for mosquitoes with a pesticide called Zenivex E20.
The Allegheny County Health Department has begun treating stormwater catch basins across several boroughs.
The Allegheny County Health Department will begin trying to kill mosquitoes before they even take flight.
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.
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Beltzhoover, Hill District, and Lawrenceville all will be sprayed today.
Mosquitoes collected in parts of Allegheny County tested positive for West Nile virus, the health department announced on Wednesday.
