09-11-2017 23:34 via kxan.com

Mosquito trap comes back positive for West Nile Virus in Taylor

TAYLOR, Texas (KXAN) — Trapped mosquitoes collected in Taylor have tested positive for West Nile Virus, leading the city to start spraying insecticide.
The sample was taken on Monday from Robinson Park at 206 S. Dolan St. and test results were reported to city officials on Thursday.
The species collected was identified as a southern house mosquito, which has a flight range of one mile. A mosquito trap location in the north of Taylor had negative results.
Officials say this is the first tim
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