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Aerial begins in Fort Bend County after mosquito population grows to become public health emergency
ABC13 Houston • • health
Key Points:
- Fort Bend County, Texas, will begin aerial mosquito spraying on Monday evening as an emergency response to a severe mosquito population surge.
- Planes will drop pesticides over designated areas each evening through Thursday, weather permitting, according to county health officials.
- The spraying follows a public health emergency declaration by County Judge Daniel Wong about a week ago due to the overwhelming mosquito presence.
- Residents are advised to protect themselves by following the 4 "Ds" of mosquito safety as recommended by county officials.
