Keep the buzz to a minimum with tips from Mosquito and Vector Control Division Mosquito season is upon us, and Harris County Public Health’s (HCPH) Mosquito and Vector Control Division (MVCD) reminds residents to practice a few simple tips to reduce mosquito breeding and the subsequent diseases associated with them. Mosquitoes are present throughout the year; however, peak mosquito activity occurs in warmer weather, specifically from May through October and during these months increases the […]
Mosquito-Borne Diseases
West Nile Virus Mosquito Sample Discovered in Northwest Harris County
HCPH locates first Mosquito-Borne Disease Sample of the Year Harris County Public Health (HCPH) has confirmed its first West Nile Virus (WNV) sample for 2021. The mosquito sample was identified and collected in the northwest area of Harris County. HCPH’s Mosquito and Vector Control Division (MVCD) will be treating the affected area. For interactive maps of mosquito-borne disease activity and proposed treatment, please visit: http://www.hcphtx.org/mc. About Mosquito-Borne Diseases Mosquitoes are present throughout the year, however peak activity […]