Be cautious of those pesky mosquitoes, Highland Park residents: West Nile Virus has been found in the Town.

A mosquito sample was taken from the northeast area of Highland Park, and tests came back positive for the virus.

Because the virus was detected, Dallas County Health and Human Services will spray the area from 11 p.m. on Wednesday to 6 a.m. on Thursday.

Infected mosquitoes can transmit West Nile Virus to both humans and animals, and since they like to congregate around standing water, Highland Park residents are asked to change the water in outdoor items, such as flower pots and wading pools, several times a week to help prevent mosquito eggs from being laid in the area.

"We encourage residents to be mindful of stagnant or standing water, like flower pot basins, bird baths, wading pools and pet dishes," according to a news release from Lance Koppa, the public information officer for the Town of Highland Park.

West Nile Virus is not spread from person-to-person or animal-to-person contact, according to the Dallas County Health and Human Services website.

Visit www.dallascounty.org/westnilevirus to find out more information about West Nile Virus.