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Rainfall means more mosquitoes on the way
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Rainfall means more mosquitoes on the way

  • Ben Machi
  • Updated Sep 10, 2024

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Farmers and those hoping for a cool down may be glad to see the rain, but heavy rainfall also means a resurgence of mos…

Macon Co. tire drive held to reduce mosquito breeding grounds this summer
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Macon Co. tire drive held to reduce mosquito breeding grounds this summer

  • Updated Jun 20, 2024

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The Macon County Health Department teamed up with the Macon Mosquito Abatement District to host a tire drive this morning.

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First 2020 Illinois mosquitoes with West Nile virus found

  • Updated May 24, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - State health leaders have confirmed the first mosquitoes to test positive for the West Nile virus in 2020. 

Mosquitoes coming alive over the summer
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Mosquitoes coming alive over the summer

  • Updated Jun 18, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Macon Mosquito Abatement District has found over 30 different mosquito species in the state of Illinois.

Buffalo gnats bring threat of bites in spring
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Buffalo gnats bring threat of bites in spring

  • Updated Jun 4, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Wet conditions in May are the perfect breeding grounds for mosquitoes and gnats.

Second West Nile death reported in Illinois
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Second West Nile death reported in Illinois

  • Updated May 24, 2024

ILLINOIS (WAND) – A second person has died from the West Nile virus in Illinois this year. 

First 2018 human West Nile case confirmed in Illinois
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First 2018 human West Nile case confirmed in Illinois

  • Jun 20, 2018

ILLINOIS (WAND) – The first case of the West Nile virus in Illinois this year is now confirmed. 

BUG ALERT: How to avoid mosquitoes, West Nile virus
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BUG ALERT: How to avoid mosquitoes, West Nile virus

  • May 18, 2018

ILLINOIS (WAND) – Mosquito season is approaching, and health leaders have tips for preventing bites and potentially an illness.

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