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Another South Whitehall Mosquito Tests Positive for West Nile

Lehigh County is a hot zone for West Nile Virus

State officials say a mosquito sample from South Whitehall Township tested positive for West Nile Virus this week. That follows within the last month.

Spraying to reduce the mosquito population took place earlier this week in  Upper and Lower Macungie townships and North Whitehall Township.

Residents are urged to eliminate any standing water where mosquitoes can breed on their property to help reduce the West Nile Threat.

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Lehigh County is one of the state's "" for West Nile as designated by the Pa. Department of Environmental Protection. in August and September has aggravated the problem.


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