At least three West Nile virus deaths are being reported in the upper Midwest. Now through next week is considered prime time for new cases. And experts say the wet and hotter than usual summer has raised the risk for mosquito borne diseases. ABC Perry Russell reports. More communities waging war on mosquitoes. Health officials in Wisconsin confirming two people have now died from West Nile virus. Illinois also reporting a death. Nearly 300 cases have been reported across more than 30 states in Missouri. 18 year old John Proctor now on a ventilator after contracting the virus, his parents say his symptoms began with a headache and dizziness, then vomiting, disorientation and a fever. My son was a healthy athletic individual, very outgoing and charismatic and to see him lethargic and struggle to do simple basic functions. It's hard. Officials are also warning about Tripoli another rare but potentially lethal mosquito borne virus. What's believed to be the country's sixth known case has been reported in Massachusetts. It is that serious and they have warnings and everything. So everyone's aware of it. In New Hampshire Stephen Perry's family says the 41 year old wasn't perfect health before contracting Tripoli. He was hospitalized with 100 and five degree fever and died a week later. Severe cases and deaths from these diseases are rare when it comes to West Nile. The US sees 100 to 200 deaths per year. Experts are recommending using insect repellent and wearing long sleeve shirts and pants at dusk and dawn. Perry Russom ABC News, Washington.