Deadly Bug-Borne Virus Confirmed in Idaho’s Canyon County

The weather outside is perfect--despite the face that we're well into the "summer season" here in the Treasure Valley, temperatures have been bearable and the storms have been kind--no significant tree damage, yet!

What else comes along with summer besides concerts, open patios, and a whole lot of daylight? Mosquitos.

You're going to want to make sure that you aren't wearing these colors while the blood-hungry bugs are out and about! 

These pesky bugs serve, in our opinion, absolutely no purpose to anyone, anywhere, and are among the greatest pests on the face of the earth. A bite here, a bite there...and now: a sickening, fever-inducing illness that for some, can be deadly.

We hear the warnings ever year in the Treasure Valley but now, it's real again: the West Nile Virus has returned to the Treasure Valley and will be here for a while.

Just identified as a hot spot? Canyon County.

Health Officials in Canyon County are warning the public that the mosquitos collected on July 15th did test positive for the virus. It's the first confirmed case finding this year for the county.

Ada County does a really great job of keeping the public informed and they even have an interactive map that will show you where West Nile has NOT yet been found, where it HAS been found this week, and where it HAS been found this year.

While simply avoiding mosquitos is the ultimate goal, with so many things going on this time of year being outside at peak mosquito time is inevitable. In that case, every little thing that could repel these pests should be utilized.

Keep standing water away from your home, wear long sleeves, and careful with those colors you're wearing!

Did you know that Idaho is home to more dangerous insects than just mosquitos?