From the City of Sugar Land:
We are continuing targeted mosquito control efforts after a mosquito pool tested positive for the West Nile virus, most recently, collected from a trap near Morrison Place and Cunningham Creek Blvd.
The Public Works Department already conducts adulticide mosquito treatments every Friday evening as part of the City’s ongoing mosquito control program. Combined with the City’s larvicide program and mosquito surveillance traps, these efforts help monitor mosquito activity and reduce mosquito populations throughout the community.
After receiving this positive West Nile virus test result, the City is expanding mosquito treatments in the surrounding area and will continue working with the Texas Department of State Health Services to trap and test mosquitoes. Adulticide treatments will continue until mosquito pools identified through the surveillance program test negative for the West Nile virus and surveillance data shows treatment levels can be reduced.
In addition, the affected surveillance areas will receive extra larvicide treatments in storm drain inlets, manholes and drainage ditches, as shown in the attached map.
West Nile Virus spreads through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected after feeding on infected birds, and the virus can cause serious illness or, in rare cases, death. Residents are encouraged to use insect repellent when spending time outdoors and avoid being outside at dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active. Adults over 50 and people with weakened immune systems are at greater risk of severe illness. Anyone experiencing symptoms or feeling unwell should contact their healthcare provider.
Remember to help fight the bite by practicing the “Four Ds”:
-Use insect repellent with DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus
-Wear long sleeves and pants
-Avoid being outside at dusk and dawn
-Drain standing water around your home
For more information on Sugar Land mosquito control: www.SugarLandTX.gov/FighTtheBite
