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Christmas tree pests: Woman opens up about surprise encounter

  • Nov 30, 2023

Renter paying pest control says apartment hasn't fixed roach issue

  • Oct 24, 2023

How to prevent bugs from entering your home this fall and winter

  • Oct 17, 2023

Renter says abandoned apartment next door led to roach infestation

  • Aug 8, 2023

Cyclospora on the rise in Harris and Fort Bend Counties, officials say

  • Jul 10, 2023

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  • May 3, 2023

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  • Jul 18, 2021

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  • May 26, 2021
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West Nile virus detected in Galveston Co. mosquitoes

Health officials have tips for residents after the first West Nile-positive mosquito sample this year was confirmed in northwest Galveston County.

  • Jun 24, 2021

Memorial Day mosquitoes? How recent rain makes perfect storm for pesky biters

The wet weather may have ended on Tuesday, but once the water sits still, health experts say aggressive mosquitoes are born about five days later.

  • May 28, 2021

Get ready! Heavy rains expected to lead to mosquito blooms in southeast Texas

It's no secret, mosquito season is ramping up and the pesky bugs are in full force again! What you can do to prevent mosquitoes around your home.

  • May 26, 2021

Consumer Reports: Top-tested insect repellents for 2021

According to the CDC, at least nine mosquito- and tick-borne diseases have been reported for the first time in the U.S. since 2004.

  • May 20, 2021

How to protect yourself during tick season in Texas

Diseases spread by ticks are rising nationwide, including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Here's how to keep yourself safe.

  • May 10, 2021