West Nile

Northern Colorado is no stranger to the mosquito population. Read up on ways to protect yourself from the West Nile virus that's been reported in the area.

The virus was detected in Weld County earlier this month.

West Nile virus is spread by mosquitoes that feed on infected birds, such as the woodpecker found in Laramie July 20, then bite people, animals or other birds.

Full residential fogging may return based on a mosquito control evaluation following completion of fogging and examination of trap data and RAMP testing results.

Concerns about West Nile virus and, more recently, Zika virus have health officials reminding Wyomingites to avoid mosquitoes.