Harris County Mosquito Control: Preventing Disease After Heavy Rains

Mosquito Risk in Harris County

• ⚠️ National Mosquito Control Awareness Week highlights the increased risk of mosquito-borne diseases in Harris County due to recent heavy rains.
• 🎯 Mosquitoes thrive in standing water, which is abundant after prolonged rainfall, creating ideal breeding conditions.

Disease Transmission and Seasonality

• 🦠 Mosquitoes can transmit deadly pathogens, with West Nile virus being the most common in Harris County.
• 📈 The season of high disease transmission risk runs from May to October, when mosquito populations and the virus reservoirs are most active.

Mosquito Control Efforts

• 🔬 Harris County Mosquito Control experts study mosquitoes in the lab, collecting samples to test for viruses.
• 🚚 Mosquito control trucks are deployed to spray neighborhoods, a crucial method in combating mosquito populations.

Public Health Recommendations: The 3 T's

• 💧 Tip any standing water in containers, no matter how small.
• 🗑️ Toss unused items that can collect water, such as old tires.
• 🛡️ Take Action by using insect repellent and wearing long sleeves and pants when outdoors to prevent bites.