When in doubt, dump it out! Published Oct. 5, 2016 436th Airlift Wing Public Affairs DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- Officials at Dover AFB recently identified a mosquito which tested positive for West Nile Virus. While West Nile Virus has been present in Delaware for years, and the likelihood of infection is low, we wanted to bring this recent development to your attention.As a result, 436th Civil Engineer Squadron Entomology will begin treatment of standing water in the housing area with a larvicidal treatment, killing the larva before they become adults and a threat. The larvacides being used are safe for the environment and non-toxic to children and pets.According to Delaware Department of Natural Resourses, the chances of becoming severely ill from any one mosquito bite are extremely small. Even in areas where mosquitoes carry the virus, very few mosquitoes—much less than one percent—are infected. If the mosquito is infected, less than one percent of people who get bitten and become infected will become severely ill.The most effective prevention is to dump standing water where mosquitoes breed. Make sure your property is free of stagnant water in flower pots, bird baths, tarps, gutters, tires and other places where it can collect. Avoid going outdoors in the morning and the evening when mosquitoes are most active. If you do go out, wear light-colored, long-sleeved clothing and apply mosquito repellant that contains DEET or Picaridin.SYMPTOMS: Humans can show symptoms three to 15 days after a mosquito bite. Most people develop mild symptoms including fever, headache and body aches, occasionally with skin rash and swollen lymph glands. More severe infections are marked by high fever, neck stiffness, tremors, muscle weakness, disorientation, and other signs of increasing illness. If you are concerned about possible symptoms, you should contact your health care provider.Follow this link http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/fw/mosquito/Documents/WNV%20Brochure%20-%20edit%20032514.pdf more information about West-Nile Virus in Delaware.