Residents are urged to protect themselves against mosquito bites as the West Nile virus has been detected in Monroe County.

A horse in Clare County has tested positive for West Nile virus.

Mosquitoes collected in Washtenaw County last week tested positive for two viruses.

The Washtenaw County Health Department offers tips to stay healthy this season as ticks, mosquitos become active.

West Nile virus has been detected in two samples of mosquitoes gathered in Macomb County.

West Nile virus has been detected in a blood donation from an Oakland County resident.

Health officials have identified Michigan’s first mosquito-borne virus of 2022: the Jamestown Canyon virus.

Know how to best protect yourself against mosquitoes and ticks.

It's the height of mosquito season in Michigan and the first West Nile virus cases have been found in residents in the southeastern part of the state.

The first West Nile virus cases of the year have been confirmed in Oakland and Macomb county residents.

The West Nile virus was detected in a sampling of mosquitoes gathered in Macomb County for the first time this summer, officials said.

It’s not your imagination, there are a lot more mosquitos in Metro Detroit and it’s partly due to the weather.

Officials are set to conduct aerial mosquito treatment Wednesday night in 10 Michigan counties that are considered high risk for the deadly disease Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). State officials said they’re concerned about increasing cases of EEE in horses and the first suspected human case in a man from Barry County. Late summer and early autumn is the time of year when cases of West Nile Virus and EEE rise. In addition to concerns about EEE, there have also been nine confirmed cases of West Nile Virus -- including cases in Wayne and Oakland counties and Detroit. RELATED: Michigan confirms first 2020 human case of West Nile virus in Wayne County residentIn addition to wearing mosquito repellent, experts recommend getting rid of standing water around your property to remove potential breeding grounds and repairing any holes in window screens.

Michigan health officials have confirmed the state’s first human case of West Nile virus for 2020 in a Wayne County resident. “Whether you’re talking about West Nile, EEE or any other mosquito-borne disease, people and animal owners should take every precaution necessary to prevent infection,” state veterinarian Nora Wineland said. MORE: MHSAA reinstates fall football, other high school sports in MichiganIn 2019, 12 human cases of West Nile virus were reported, including two deaths. Most people who become infected with West Nile virus won’t develop symptoms, but some could become sick three to 15 days after exposure. Here are some recommended steps to avoid West Nile virus, EEE and other mosquito-borne diseases:

MICHIGAN – The first West Nile virus activity for Michigan in 2020 has been reported in a captive hawk from Lapeer County. Residents are reminded that the best way to protect themselves against West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses, including Eastern Equine Encephalitis, is to prevent mosquito bites. Last year, West Nile virus (WNV) sickened 12 Michiganders, and 20 animals and birds. To date, there has not been EEE detected in Michigan, however this virus is typically detected later in the summer. Mosquitoes that transmit West Nile virus may breed near people’s homes in storm drains, shallow ditches, retention ponds and unused pools.

LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Laboratories confirmed another case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a human Friday. Eight cases of the mosquito-borne illness has been confirmed in people living in Barry, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo and Van Buren counties. Horse, deer casesAccording to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, in addition to the human cases, as of Sept. 16 nine cases of EEE in horses had been confirmed in Barry, Kalamazoo, Lapeer, and St. Joseph counties. About West Nile VirusWest Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne virus. The virus is then spread to humans through the bite of the infected mosquito.

LANSING, Mich. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Laboratories confirmed another case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a human Friday. Eight cases of the mosquito-borne illness has been confirmed in people living in Barry, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo and Van Buren counties. Horse, deer casesAccording to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, in addition to the human cases, as of Sept. 16 nine cases of EEE in horses had been confirmed in Barry, Kalamazoo, Lapeer, and St. Joseph counties. About West Nile VirusWest Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne virus. The virus is then spread to humans through the bite of the infected mosquito.

With seven case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) confirmed in Michigan, three of which are deadly cases, health officials are urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites this fall. County health officials said mosquito-borne diseases, such as EEE and WNV, are seasonal and flare up in the warm summer months and continue into the fall. "Protect yourself from mosquito bites until the first hard frost of the year," said Leigh-Anne Stafford,health officer for Oakland County. The health division offers these mosquito bite prevention tips:Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellent. The virus is then spread to humans through the bite of the infected mosquito.

With seven cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) confirmed in Michigan, three of which are deadly cases, health officials are urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites this fall. County health officials said mosquito-borne diseases, such as EEE and WNV, are seasonal and flare up in the warm summer months and continue into the fall. "Protect yourself from mosquito bites until the first hard frost of the year," said Leigh-Anne Stafford,health officer for Oakland County. The health division offers these mosquito bite prevention tips:Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellent. The virus is then spread to humans through the bite of the infected mosquito.

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania's first probable human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection in 2019 has been detected in a Philadelphia resident, according to the state Departments of Health and Environmental Protection. "With the first human case of West Nile Virus detected, we want people to protect themselves. "DEP monitors mosquito populations across Pennsylvania for the presence of disease." Simple steps to eliminate standing water around the home include:Remove tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots, discarded tires or any object that could collect standing water. Treat standing water that cannot be eliminated with Bti products which are sold at outdoor supply, home improvement and other stores.