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Manvel mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile Virus
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Briahn Hawkins , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on this development can be found through local news sources, including FOX 26 Houston.
In the Manvel area, a mosquito trap has tested positive for West Nile Virus. As a result, Mosquito Control will be taking action to address the issue. Mosquito Control will treat the affected area twice nightly for three consecutive nights.
Following this treatment period, the area will be retested next week to assess the effectiveness of the treatment. Further information on this development can be found through local news sources, including FOX 26 Houston. Details on the treatment and retesting process are available from these sources.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the Manvel area, a mosquito trap has tested positive for West Nile Virus. As a result, Mosquito Control will be taking action to address the issue. Mosquito Control will treat the affected area…
When was this published? This article was first published on August 12, 2026 by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local and curated for The Bellaire readers.
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