 Now that warmer weather is here, mosquitoes are working hard to stay around your home. And if those pesky bloodsuckers have picked up West Nile virus from an infected bird, their bite could be deadly. Protect your family and pets from West Nile virus by getting rid of standing water, wearing insect repellent outdoors, and reporting any recently deceased bird to your local health department for testing. For more information about West Nile virus, visit southern7.org or call 618-634-2297. This message provided by Southern 7 Health Department.