SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County officials are getting prepared to fight off potential mosquito attacks this spring and summer. They could come a little earlier this year with a warmer winter and occasional rain.
The county showed off some of its mosquito-fighting technology on Tuesday. It has three mosquito trucks that will be spraying in unincorporated areas. It will start the fogging process a month earlier this year. Workers will make it around the the areas four to five times.
They also have several traps they can put out in highly concentrated areas. One trap, the CDC Mini Light Trap, sits on a tripod and attracts mosquitoes.
"They won't be able to lay their eggs," said Renee Green, Bexar County director of public works.
They also have mineral oil and dunkers to attack the larva and keep them from becoming adults.
"It actually acts as food for the larva and keeps them from developing into adults," Green said. "Our goal is to really step up that type of larvicide treatment to keep the mosquitoes from developing."
Even though the county will be out in force, Green wants to remind residents there are things they can look out for around their house.
"If you have containers of water in your back yard, old tires or anything that holds water it, becomes a breeding ground from mosquitoes," Green said.
She also reminded residents to use a mosquito repellent when outside.