To help combat the population of mosquitos in Montgomery County, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will begin aerial spraying for mosquitos in the evening hours Sept. 14-20, depending on weather conditions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, following a hurricane when flooding occurs, like Hurricane Harvey, mosquito eggs laid before the flood hatch and create a large population of mosquitos. Additionally, in the two weeks following a flood, the population of virus-carrying mosquitos also increase, even in areas that did not flood but received more rain than usual. Pilots will pause spraying over highly populated areas, according to a release from the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The planes will release approximately one ounce of insecticide Naled per acre. While residents can remain indoors during the spraying, county officials said it is not necessary as the spray does not present a risk to people, pets or other animals. For more information, residents can visit www.mctxeom.com