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Weather plays part in West Nile virus cases exploding in Utah mosquitoes
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KAYSVILLE, Utah — While summer is the time of year when mosquitoes are out and about in local Utah communities, officials agree that they’re seeing more mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus than in previous years.
According to Mosquito Abatement District Davis, this year they've had over 200 positive examples of West Nile, where they typically see around three, with the weather playing a big factor.
“There’s also been a lot of studies that have shown that in certain areas, including the western US, when there are drought conditions, it seems like there's more West Nile virus as well," said district manager Greg White.
The west and central parts of Davis County see more mosquito activity, and White said they’re most active after sunset.
The high number of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus hasn’t translated over to the number of human cases, which currently stands at one in the entire state.