TYLER (KYTX) - West Nile prevention at the East Texas State Fair. Spraying and fogging for mosquitoes began right before the fair opened last week.
You can find Sheila Dunlap at the East Texas State Fair shaking up one of her famous "Texas Twisters."
"Fresh squeezed lemons, limes and oranges all mixed together," said Dunlap.
While Sheila enjoys serving up the cool, refreshing drinks to thirsty fairgoers, the thought of West Nile is still in the back of her mind.
"We have our spray that we spray on us to protect ourselves," said Sheila.
Fair organizers and the Northeast Texas Public Health District sprayed and fogged for mosquitos, especially targeting the livestock areas before a single ride or food stand was set up.
So far, it's worked.
"Quite frankly, haven't seen a single mosquito out here this year," said John Sykes, East Texas State Fair President.
That's good news for Ana Rodriguez, who tries to avoid any areas where mosquitoes may be hiding.
"Everybody is paranoid if they get bitten, they think they're going to come up with that (West Nile)," said Rodriguez.
Health experts said they're still checking the fairgrounds for mosquitoes.
"Any place that is holding water, where the storm drains are. Those type of areas are our target areas," said Brenda Elrod, NET Health.
They're also encouraging fairgoers and those who work here to take normal outdoor precautions.
"Especially those people who are working at dawn and dusk, that's when they are most active. So, you want to put on that deet, wear some long sleeves and pants if possible," said Elrod.
So far, there have been six West Nile deaths in East Texas. Cass, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Panola and Titus counties each report one death.
Across the state there have been 1,396 human cases and 62 deaths.
