As a result, the county mosquito abatement team has planned additional spray missions this month. A total of 33 zones tracked by the county have had positive sample test results for the virus, and 45 spray missions have been completed as of Aug. 17, according to the news release. County officials said the mosquitoes that transmit the virus are most active from dusk until dawn.
Within Precinct 3, which includes The Woodlands, activity is scheduled in mid-August. Treatment takes place between 8:30 p.m.-7 a.m. Progress can be tracked on the county’s treatment activity map.
The areas treated for mosquitoes are areas where disease activity is present, according to the county. For more information call the Precinct 3 Mosquito Abatement Department at 281-364-4203 or visit www.precinct3.org/mosquito-abatement.
County officials also offered the following advice for residents to control mosquito populations:
- Wear insect spray.
- Wear long, loose sleeves and pants in breathable fabrics.
- Avoid being outdoors at dusk and dawn.
- Drain areas with standing water.
- Treat areas that cannot be drained with larvicide.
