First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquito Sample Detected in Barnstable County
Published on: June 30, 2025
The Falmouth Health Department and Cape Cod Mosquito Control Project report the first confirmed presence of West Nile virus (WNV) in a mosquito sample collected on June 24 in Woods Hole, Falmouth.
In response, catch basins and standing water were treated with larvicide to reduce mosquito larvae.
Protect Yourself:
- Use EPA-registered repellents
- Avoid outdoor activity at dusk and after dark
- Dump standing water (tires, tarps, toys, gutters)
CCMCP Superintendent Gabi Sakolsky emphasizes:
“The mosquitoes that carry WNV breed in man-made containers—dump standing water and protect yourself.”
📰 Read the full MA DPH update:
State announces season’s first West Nile virus-positive mosquito sample
🔗 Learn more at the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment.
