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Aerial spraying begins in Fort Bend County after mosquito population grows to become public health emergency
Summary by Sugar Land News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KTRK , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the aerial mosquito spraying and the emergency response can be found through local news sources, such as ABC13 Houston (KTRK), which is covering the situation in Sugar Land and surrounding areas.
County officials have declared the mosquito population a public health emergency in Fort Bend County. As a result, measures are being taken to address the issue. Aerial spraying is one of the steps being implemented.
This effort began on Monday evening. Further details about the aerial mosquito spraying and the emergency response can be found through local news sources, such as ABC13 Houston (KTRK), which is covering the situation in Sugar Land and surrounding areas.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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