DEM warns the first mosquito carrying West Nile Virus has been detected in Westerly, RI, a signal Rhode Islanders should redouble efforts to avoid mosquito bites and discourage mosquito breeding in their yards.

RI EEE & WNV Risk High

By: Rob Borkowski on September 13, 2023 in News to You

PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Island’s EEE and WNV risk is high, as mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus (WNV) in Barrington, Johnston, Richmond, Tiverton, and Westerly and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) […]

DEM: West Nile Virus Mosquito Found in Westerly

By: Rob Borkowski on August 7, 2023 in News to You

PROVIDENCE, RI – State health and environmental officials warned the first West Nile Virus (WNV) mosquito sample of 2023 has been recorded in Westerly, marking the start of the typically […]

Rain Boosts Mosquito Bite Illness Risk

By: Rob Borkowski on August 31, 2022 in News to You

PROVIDENCE, RI – State agencies report no recent signs of mosquito bite illness risk of West Nile Virus (WNV) or Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), but recent rain is expected to […]

[CREDIT: CDC] EEE carrying mosquitoes have been reported in Westerly. DEM warns people to take precautions to avoid being bitten while enjoying the outdoors. In 2019, EEE cases prompted widespread spraying and rescheduled outdoor events.

EEE Found In RI Mosquitoes, DEM Advises Caution

By: Rob Borkowski on August 21, 2020 in News to You

PROVIDENCE, RI — Coronavirus isn’t the only thing to be wary of this summer as the RI DEM reports finding Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in mosquitoes in Westerly this week, […]