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West Nile Virus Detected — Protect Yourself

Delaware officials have confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in our area. The virus is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito and can cause serious illness, including fever, severe headaches, muscle weakness, and, in rare cases, neurological complications.

Take precautions now — use insect repellent, wear long sleeves and pants when outdoors. Eliminate standing water around your home and call Mosquito Ranger to reduce mosquitoes. To learn more:

West Nile virus found for first time in 2025 in Delaware West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in Delaware for the first time for 2025 in sentinel chickens that help DNREC monitor the state for mosquito-borne illnesses. The DNREC Mosquito Control Section detected WNV at three different sentinel chicken flock locations in New Castle County sampled Aug. 1...

The summer solstice will occur on Friday, June 20, and it will be both the longest day and shortest night of 2025 in the Northern Hemisphere.

What to know about the summer solstice, the longest, brightest day of the year The days are about to start getting shorter again, but don’t worry — there’s plenty summer left.

🕷️ Tick Season Alert for Delaware
Peak tick season is here! Delaware health officials urge residents to take protective steps as tick activity ramps up in June. Last year, there were 344 Lyme disease cases and over 100 reports of alpha-gal syndrome. The most common ticks include black-legged (a Lyme carrier), lone star (linked to ehrlichiosis and alpha-gal), and American dog ticks.

Protect Yourself:
• Wear light-colored clothing, long sleeves, and tuck your pants into socks.
• Use EPA-approved repellents (DEET, picaridin, lemon eucalyptus).
• Stick to trail centers and avoid leaf litter.
• Check yourself, your kids, and pets after being outdoors—tweezers are best for removal.
• Keep your yard tidy: mow, remove debris, and install gravel or wood-chip borders delawarepublic.org+2news.delaware.gov+2wmdt.com+2.

Stay safe and enjoy the outdoors 🏞️