BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Bexar County has announced that they will be increasing their mosquito abatement efforts after two mosquitos tested positive for the West Nile virus.
The first mosquito was found in the eastern part of unincorporated County near Glen Fair in a drainage channel. The second mosquito was found in the west part of unincorporated County inside Loop 1604 at US 90 in the Kriewald area.
Public Works is aggressively treating the areas with several mosquito abatement efforts. Crews will be fogging early in the morning when the mosquitos are most active. The county is also fogging County public rights of ways and in County parks. The fogging agent is environmentally safe.
The Bexar County Office of Emergency Management (BCOEM) have started an outreach effort for both areas of the county. They will be providing preventative information to residents, especially those with children in the household.
To protect yourself from mosquitos, "Pour It Out":
Drain standing water to stop mosquitos from multiplying.
- Drain water from garbage cans, house gutters, buckets, pool covers, coolers, toys, flowerpots or any other containers where sprinkler or rainwater has collected.
- Discard old tires, drums, bottles, cans, pots and pans, broken appliances and other items that aren't being used.
- Maintain swimming pools in good condition and appropriately chlorinated. Empty plastic swimming pools when not in use.
Cover skin with clothing or repellent.
- Wear shoes, socks, long pants and long-sleeves. This type of protection may be necessary for people who must work in areas where mosquitos are present.
- Apply mosquito repellent to bare skin and clothing.
---
Learn more about KENS 5:
Since going on the air in 1950, KENS 5 has strived to be the best, most trusted news and entertainment source for generations of San Antonians.
KENS 5 has brought numerous firsts to South Texas television, including being the first local station with a helicopter, the first with its own Doppler radar and the first to air a local morning news program.
Over the years, KENS 5 has worked to transform local news. Our cameras have been the lens bringing history into local viewers' homes. We're proud of our legacy as we serve San Antonians today.
Today, KENS 5 continues to set the standard in local broadcasting and is recognized by its peers for excellence and innovation. The KENS 5 News team focuses on stories that really matter to our community.
You can find KENS 5 in more places than ever before, including KENS5.com, the KENS 5 app, the KENS 5 YouTube channel, KENS 5's Roku and Fire TV apps, and across social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more!
Want to get in touch with someone at KENS 5? You can send a message using our Contacts page or email one of our team members.