Mosquito tests positive for West Nile virus in Greenwood Lake
Local and county authorities emphasize that this is not a cause for alarm, and no human cases have been reported in Orange County so far this year.
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Aug 7, 2025, 11:28 PM
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8ds agoThe Orange County Health Department has confirmed that a mosquito collected in the Village of Greenwood Lake tested positive for West Nile virus. The detection was made during routine mosquito surveillance conducted by county health officials.
Local and county authorities emphasize that this is not a cause for alarm, and no human cases have been reported in Orange County so far this year. However, residents are encouraged to take simple precautions to help prevent the spread of the virus.
“If you have things on your backyard or your property—old tires, tarps, or anything that can accumulate water—that is where mosquitoes can thrive,” said Greenwood Lake Mayor Thomas Howley.
Statewide, there have been two confirmed human cases of West Nile virus this year, but none in the Greenwood Lake area.
Orange County heath officials recommend the following precautions to reduce the risk of mosquito bites:
- Avoid outdoor activities between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
- Wear protective clothing such as shoes and socks, long pants and long-sleeved shirts when spending time outdoors.
- Use mosquito repellent when necessary, especially during evening activities like fishing. Always follow the directions on the product label.
To help reduce mosquito breeding around your home and property:
- Eliminate standing water by disposing of items like tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots and old tires.
- Drill drain holes in the bottoms of outdoor recycling containers.
- Clean roof gutters regularly to ensure proper drainage.
- Turn over wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use.
- Change birdbath water twice a week.
- Remove discarded tires from your property.
- Clear vegetation and debris from the edges of ponds.
- Drain water from pool covers and remove leaves and debris.
- Use landscaping to eliminate areas where water collects and stagnates.
Mosquitoes can breed in any stagnant water that lasts more than four days, so regular maintenance and vigilance are key.
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