2024: Harris County, Texas, confirms first positive West Nile Virus mosquito sample in Houston, activating evening spray operations.

Harris County, Texas, has confirmed its first positive West Nile Virus (WNV) mosquito sample in 2024, collected from a trapping site in Houston. The Mosquito and Vector Control Division will activate evening spray operations in the area and its surroundings to reduce the risk of disease transmission. Residents are advised to avoid mosquito breeding sites and use EPA-registered repellents, wear long sleeves, and ensure screens on doors and windows are tight-fitting.

May 22, 2024
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