Dusk and dawn
The mosquito species that spread West Nile virus are most active between dusk and dawn.
Austin mosquito alert · Sources checked October 1, 2026
Austin mosquito season is active. Take the Four Ds seriously.
Austin Public Health says Central Texas mosquito populations are typically largest and most active from May through November. Use public-health prevention steps first; if mosquito pressure stays high around your yard, we can inspect the property and recommend a targeted seasonal plan.
Free inspection
$95/month
March–October
Local surveillance
What Austin Public Health has reported in 2026
A positive mosquito pool does not mean every mosquito carries West Nile virus, and it does not identify an individual infection. It does confirm local circulation and reinforces the need to prevent bites and remove breeding water.
June 30, 2026
Positive mosquito pool reported
Austin Public Health reported a West Nile-positive mosquito pool in ZIP 78733. Its release said no human cases had been identified at that time.
Read the APH updateAugust 20, 2026
First human case reported
Austin Public Health reported Travis County’s first human West Nile case of 2026 and said ten mosquito pools had tested positive during the year as of that release.
Read the APH updatePage checked October 1, 2026
Dated surveillance snapshot
APH's mosquito page lists 2026 West Nile-positive mosquito pools in ZIP codes 78701, 78703, 78726, 78733, and 78757. It says APH will increase surveillance in affected areas and place awareness signage. The page also carries an undated notice that content updates may be delayed due to reduced staff access to the website. This list reflects the page at the time of our check and may not include the latest surveillance results.
Read the APH update
Public-health checklist
Follow the Four Ds day and night
These prevention steps come from Austin Public Health. Professional mosquito service complements them; it does not replace personal bite prevention.
Dress
Wear long sleeves, pants, and light-colored, loose-fitting clothing when you are outside.
Defend
Use an Environmental Protection Agency-approved insect repellent as directed. This is APH's current mosquito-page wording.
Drain
Remove standing water from gutters, birdbaths, toys, tires, flowerpots, and other containers at least weekly.
Source: Austin Public Health mosquito guidance, checked October 1, 2026.
When weekly prevention is not enough
Find the pressure points around your property
Persistent activity can come from shaded resting zones, dense vegetation, drainage trouble, or water-holding areas that are easy to miss. A free inspection helps identify those conditions before a service plan is recommended.
- Inspect shaded vegetation and protected resting areas.
- Check low spots, drains, gutters, and containers for trapped water.
- Identify the patios, play areas, and gathering spaces with the most activity.
- Recommend a property-specific plan when weekly prevention is not enough.
Seasonal mosquito control
$95/month
A March–October plan built around the breeding sites, shaded resting areas, and outdoor spaces on your property.
- Seasonal service March–October
- Comprehensive mosquito inspection
- Breeding-site identification
- Exterior mosquito treatments
- Mosquito trap installations
- Standing-water larvae treatment
- Text appointment reminders
Mosquito control can reduce activity around treated outdoor areas. No outdoor treatment can eliminate every mosquito, prevent West Nile infection, or remove all risk. Continue following the Four Ds.
A practical plan for your yard
We start with a free inspection and recommend the service components that fit your yard. The goal is to reduce mosquito activity around the outdoor areas you use most. Service does not prevent West Nile infection, eliminate every mosquito, or remove all risk.
Sources
Austin Public Health guidance used on this page
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