The positive West Nile Virus sample prompted Harris County to begin spraying for mosquitoes in the area.
A West Nile Virus sample has been detected in the City of Bellaire, health officials announced Tuesday.
The city said Harris County will begin spraying for mosquitoes in the area to help prevent the spread of the disease.The positive sample comes after a mosquito tested positive for West Nile Virus in Fort Bend County earlier this month. The virus was collected from a mosquito trapping site in the 77498 zip code, which includes parts of Meadows Place and Sugar Land.Fort Bend County Health and Human Services reported its first West Nile Virus mosquito sample of 2024 in the 77498 zip code.
Drain flower pots, pet dishes, blocked gutters, or any containers that may hold standing water to prevent mosquito breeding grounds. Treat any water that cannot be drained.Defend by using an EPA-approved insect repellent to protect yourself from mosquito bites.It's mosquito season and if the bugs seem to like you more than others, there's a scientific reason behind it.
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