West Nile season is well underway in Pennsylvania and the virus is now showing up in some local counties.
Mosquitoes tested positive in Allegheny, Beaver, Lawrence and Greene counties.
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So far, there are no human cases in the state.
Mosquitoes thrive in warm and humid weather. Several counties are working to eliminate the bugs through spraying.
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