West Nile virus found in Montgomery County mosquitoes, officials say

From ABC 13
June 6, 2022

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Officials confirmed a case of West Nile virus has been found in The Woodlands’ first mosquito samples of the 2022 season.

The mosquitos were caught through the course of the week in zip codes 77380 and 77382.

According to city officials, treatment of the affected areas will begin Tuesday, including spraying all streets and county rights of way. The second round of treatment is scheduled for Thursday.

“Our office is working diligently to minimize the risk of contracting a mosquito-borne illness,” Precinct 3 Commissioner James Noack said.

Residents can check the treatment activity map to learn when spraying will occur in their neighborhoods.

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