Some Chickens In SWFL Have Tested Positive For The West Nile Virus
Oh nooooo! The West Nile virus has been found in some chickens here in SWFL. According to NBC 2, the West Nile virus is here in SWFL. This is due…
HEMET, CA – APRIL 26: “Sentinel” chickens are kept in areas of concern by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health to detect the presence of West Nile Virus on…
Photo by David McNew/Getty ImagesOh nooooo! The West Nile virus has been found in some chickens here in SWFL.
According to NBC 2, the West Nile virus is here in SWFL. This is due to the over load of rain that we have been getting lately and mosquitos laying their eggs on top of the water which allows other mosquitos to spread diseases. The Lee County Mosquito Control District has said that chickens have tested positive for antibodies in Fort Myers, Lehigh, Alva and Bonita Springs.
Well, this is no bueno. If you are going to be outside, best way to avoid being bit by mosquitos is to wear repellent and cover your skin with clothing.
