We've heard a lot about people walking around "asymptomatic" with COVID in the past year, and it turns out that can happen with West Nile too. Hundreds of East Texans will likely have the West Nile virus this summer and not even know it.
So, what is the deal? Are these Dracula bats? Should we run for the hills and protect our necks? Maybe not. Let’s shed some light—er, darkness on the subject.
I've always kept bug spray at the house, and tried utilizing fragrant plants around the patio area of my backyard to keep them at bay as well, but it never fails - I get eaten alive.