 | West Nile Cases Already Growing in Shelby County
According to the Shelby County Health Department, mosquitoes in Shelby County are carrying the West Nile Virus. Dozens of cases have already been reported so far this year.  Watch Video
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 | Horn Lake Adding More Houses to Entice Bats, Combat Mosquitoes
Last month Horn Lake installed its first bat house. Now even more homes are in the works for the nocturnal creatures. The city is hoping if they build them the bats will come and West Nile cases will drop.
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 | Cold Temperatures End West Nile Outbreak
Shelby County Vector Control has stopped all spraying of mosquito insecticide.
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| Doctors Warn West Nile Still Dangerous in Fall, Winter
Mississippi health experts are warning the fall can be as deadly as the summer when it comes to West Nile.
Peak months for the virus are July, August and September, but it can strike year round. Watch Video
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 | Horn Lake Looks to Control Mosquitoes with Bats
They're going batty in DeSoto County. Horn Lake, Mississippi is doing all it can to attract bats. Locals believe the animals will protect them from disease. Watch Video
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| Third Human Case of West Nile Virus in Shelby County
Shelby County Healthy Department confirms the third human case of West Nile virus. Watch Video
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| Announcement: Mosquito Spray Schedule for 7/23-7/30
The Shelby County Health Department has received confirmation of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus within the areas of ZIP codes 38126, 38105 and 38139.
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| Announcement: Mosquito Spray Schedule for 7/16-7/23
The Shelby County Health Department has received confirmation of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus within the areas of ZIP codes 38111, 38120 and 38128.
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| Announcement: Mosquito Spray Schedule for 7/9-7/16
The Shelby County Health Department has received confirmation of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus within the areas of ZIP codes 38119 and 38125.
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| Announcement: Mosquito Spray Schedule for 7/3-7/9
The Shelby County Health Department has received confirmation of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus within the areas of ZIP codes 38106, 38133, 38112, 38017 and 38104.
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| Pest Expert: Smart Phone Mosquito Repellant App a Bust
With the advent of summer, it is time to party outdoors. A new smart-phone app emits ultrasonic sounds that will supposedly drive mosquitoes away from your outdoor fun. There’s only one problem: It doesn't work.
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| Earliest-Ever Detection of West Nile Virus in Shelby County
The mosquito-borne virus that causes West Nile Disease has now been detected in seven Shelby County zip codes.
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| Positive Cases of West Nile in Shelby County
Five zip codes in Shelby County, TN tested positive for having mosquitoes with the west nile virus.
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| West Nile Virus Swarms Shelby County
They County's health department has already found mosquitoes with the virus in Bartlett, Southwest Memphis and Nutbush.
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| Side Effect of Foreclosed Homes is Mosquitoes
A latent effect of home foreclosures is about to spawn - mosquitoes.
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| Vanderbilt Discovery Will Revolutionize Mosquito Repellent
Researchers from Vanderbilt University have discovered a compound that can change the behavior of a mosquito. It is expected to be 100% stronger than Deet. Watch Video
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 | Experts Bust Mosquito Myths Heading Into Spring
Warm weather has caused many insects, including mosquitoes, to pop out early. However, that doesn’t mean we are in for a big mosquito season. Watch Video
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