A mosquito sample collected from a trap tested positive for West Nile virus in Lancaster

A mosquito sample collected from a trap near 40th Street East and Avenue J-8 tested positive for West Nile virus.

The District urges the community to take personal mosquito control measures.

Wear repellent when mosquitoes are present, eliminate sources of standing water around your property and report mosquito nuisances or unmaintained swimming pools to the District at 661.942.2917.

Always follow label instructions when applying insect repellent.