Solano County's public health division said the mosquitoes were collected in a trap on August 1. Dr. Cameron Kaiser, deputy health officer for the county's public health division, said this is the first detection of West Nile in the county this year.
No human contractions of West Nile Virus have been confirmed in the county, but there have been at least five human cases statewide so far this year, officials said.
West Nile virus is spread to humans and animals through the bites of infected mosquitoes, which first become infected after feeding on birds that carry the virus.
How to protect yourself from West Nile Virus
Public health officials urge residents to take the following precautions:
Remove or drain standing water from places like flower pots, gutters, buckets, old tires, and pet bowls to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs.
Ensure your doors and windows have tight-fitting screens without holes or tears to keep mosquitoes out.
About four out of five people who contract the virus never develop symptoms, but those who do may experience symptoms like fever, headache, body aches, nausea, vomiting and swollen lymph glands, officials said.
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