A bug bite can leave more than just an itchy bump. Mosquitoes can spread diseases like the West Nile virus, and ticks can transmit many diseases, including Lyme and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
After a mosquito in the 79602 ZIP code area tested positive for the West Nile virus during routine trapping and testing, the City of Abilene will spray insecticide between 10 p.m. Thursday and 2 a ...