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What insect causes west nile virus and how are they controlled?

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∙ 11y ago

Updated: 8/21/2019

Mosquitoes.

Many States have Mosquito Control Programs and use helicopters or truck mounted sprayers to spray areas where mosquitoes are most likely to breed like standing water or wetlands.

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∙ 11y ago

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What insect is responsible for spreading the west nile virus?

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