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Manvel mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile Virus
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Briahn Hawkins , as published by FOX 26 Houston
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the situation and any additional measures being taken are available from local sources, including FOX 26 Houston.
A mosquito trap in Manvel has tested positive for West Nile Virus. As a result, Mosquito Control will be taking action to address the issue.
The affected area will be treated twice a night for three consecutive nights. Following this treatment period, officials will retest the area to assess the effectiveness of their efforts.
Further details on the situation and any additional measures being taken are available from local sources, including FOX 26 Houston . For now, it is known that treatment and retesting are underway to mitigate the presence of West Nile Virus in the area.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A mosquito trap in Manvel has tested positive for West Nile Virus. As a result, Mosquito Control will be taking action to address the issue. The affected area will be treated twice a night for three…
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