Austin (KXan) – General Health Austin (Aph) The residents warn against preparing for the season of condensed mosquitoes that are likely to be, as high temperatures and increased precipitation create perfect reproductive conditions for insects that carry diseases, according to their press statement.
The mosquito season is expected to be from November to November this year, as public health officials are already conducting monitoring and virus test by mosquitoes such as West Nile and Zika, according to APH.
“We have seen the weather changed over the years here in Austin, and as a result, we have seen mosquito seasons working longer than before,” Marcel Elepondo, head of the Environmental Health Services Department in the press statement. “We also continue to see the West Nile in the billiard samples that we experience – it is very important to take this seriously and protect ourselves whenever we spend time in the open air.”
According to the press release, Aph 101 was found in mosquitoes in Austin, which proved positive for the Western Nile virus in 2024. Waiting for the final confirmation before Health services for the Ministry of State in TexasAustin Travis Province has reported 33 human cases and two deaths from the disease last year.
Aph emphasizes that mosquito bites can transmit other serious diseases as well, including Zika, dengue, encephalitis and heart heartworms.
With an increase in spring and summer activities, APH urges the audience to take precautions using “four DS”:
- Dusk and dawn: Avoid outdoor activities during peak mosquito hours.
- Dress: wearing light shirts and pants.
- Deet: Use an EPA insect repellent that contains Deet and follow the stickers instructions.
- Drain: Eliminate permanent water around homes where mosquitoes can multiply.
“While everyone is excited to return to their favorite spring and summer activities, let’s make sure that we are taking quick steps to protect ourselves and enjoy completely this time of the year,” wrote Dr. Desmar Wox, the health body of Austin Travis in the press statement. “Wearing long sleeves and pants, putting a repellent and removing permanent water will protect yourself and others from mosquitoes and diseases you carry.”