Mosquitoes who feed on infected birds can transmit the virus to people. It cannot be transmitted from one person to another. West Nile Virus is a close relative of other types of mosquito-borne viruses that have been in Georgia for many years. Most people who are infected with West Nile virus don't even get sick. West Nile Virus is rarely fatal.
Mosquito eggs hatch only in water.
Electronic repellers have not been proved effective. The best method of mosquito control is to get rid of the insects' breeding and resting places, and to avoid bites. If you are outdoors when mosquitoes are active, wear long sleeves and pants and consider using a mosquito repellent that contains DEET on exposed skin. Use mosquito repellents according to package instructions do not use repellents containing DEET on infants, and do not use a repellent with over 10 percent DEET on children. Many birds infected with West Nile virus die, so public health officials are using dead bird reports as one way to watch for the virus.