Researchers Looking At West Nile Patterns In South Dakota

Skeeter fogJuly through September is the peak of West Nile season in South Dakota and recent research suggests it could hit hard this year.  State epidemiologist Lon Kightlinger says that South Dakota State University professors are researching West Nile patterns…

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He says although most mosquitoes do not carry West Nile they do serve as a warning system…

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Kightlinger says he thinks people take the virus seriously, but sometimes forget to take precautions…

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Kightlinger says some of the best ways to prevent West Nile are to use mosquito repellant, avoid being outside around dusk, as well as making sure your home is sealed so mosquitoes can’t get in.