Mosquito Control after a Flood
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- December 7, 2021
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Overview
Within days of a large storm or hurricane, Texans should be prepared for two main types of mosquitoes: floodwater mosquitoes, which can emerge in throngs in cities and rural areas, and container breeding mosquitoes, which include species that can transmit human diseases. This publication explains how to prevent or reduce the problems that these pests cause. (4 Pages)
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