Garfield County finds large numbers of mosquitoes locally
GARFIELD COUNTY, CO – Mosquitoes are appearing in unusually high numbers in Garfield County, and the highest risk for exposure to West Nile virus is typically from late June through early September. Residents are urged to take precautions against West Nile virus. The best defenses for people are to wear insect repellant and cover exposed skin to avoid mosquito bites. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) reported June 18 that mosquitoes collected in Adams, Boulder, Delta, Mesa and Weld counties are carrying West Nile Virus. Last year, Colorado seven people died out of the 322 cases of