Harris County Public Health's Mosquito and Vector Control Division has confirmed that a mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile Virus in Harris County. Officials said the positive sample was collected from a mosquito trapping site inside Loop 610 in Houston in the 77019 zip code.
Mosquitoes are also able to breed in small spots where stagnant water might be hidden from the human eye. Practice the following tips to reduce mosquito breeding in those covered spots:- Clean out clogged rain gutters.- Do not sweep lawn clippings, leaves, or litter into storm drains as this will prevent water from flowing, creating ideal mosquito-breeding sites.
There are also several ways to take action and reduce mosquito populations.When using mosquito repellent, keep these points in mind:- Do not use insect repellents on babies younger than 2 months of age. - Treat standing water with larvicides in areas where water cannot be covered, emptied, or removed and will not be used for drinking. Larvicides are a type of pesticide that is applied to kill mosquitoes in their early stages of development before they become biting adults. They are sold in forms of liquid, tablets, pellets, granules, and briquettes and available in most hardware stores. Larvicides are safe to use for the environment.