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Houston, Get Ready For A Mosquito Invasion
Posted on · There's plenty of standing water left across Greater Houston for insects to breed.
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Number Of Mosquitoes With West Nile Surpasses That Of 2012
Posted on · No human cases have been confirmed yet in Harris County.
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Chikungunya Crops Up in Harris County Man Back from Caribbean
Posted on · The first reported case of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus, has appeared in Harris County. The patient is an elderly man who contracted the disease during a trip to the Caribbean.
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Rain Means Mosquitoes, But Dangerous Ones Still Missing
Posted on · Recent rain the Houston area means we'll likely see an increase in the mosquito population soon. But health officials say they haven't seen mosquitoes that carry dangerous diseases like West Nile virus yet.
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Intense Rain And Heat Increases Mosquito Population For Houston Area
Posted on · The drenching downpours have given us a new worry — mosquitoes. Officials say the mosquitoes could lead to a big outbreak of West Nile Virus.
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Doc Says Mosquitoes Aren’t As Dangerous As You Think
Posted on · More rain and a warmer winter means more mosquitoes are flying around earlier than usual. A local doctor says despite what you've heard, it's not that easy to get mosquito-borne viruses, but Houstonians should still be careful.
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Putting Mosquitoes in a Fog
Posted on · Thermal fogging of area storm sewers is underway by Harris County's mosquito control division. The operation is being done to help prevent the spread of disease-carrying mosquitoes. Pat Hernandez has the story.