West Nile hits 12 New Jersey counties, and officials warn mosquitoes are 'the deadliest animal'

West Nile hits 12 New Jersey counties, and officials warn mosquitoes are 'the deadliest animal'

Mosquito activity is ramping up in New Jersey, and state officials are telling residents to take precautions after West Nile virus was detected in mosquito samples from 12 counties this year. With warmer weather helping mosquito populations grow and stay alive throughout the seasons, public health agencies are stepping up efforts to limit the chance that these insects spread dangerous illnesses. What's happening? According to a report from WDHA …