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Two southern Denton County mosquito traps test positive for West Nile Virus
By Micah Pearce at Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)
· July 15, 2026
· 2 min read
Denton County Public Health will fog a pair of areas Thursday and Wednesday after a pair of mosquito traps in the area tested positive for West Nile Virus.
A sample from the southwestern portion of Denton County and another south of Argyle tested positive for West Nile Virus, adding to the list o...
Key takeaway The areas will be fogged Thursday through Wednesday, July 22 between the hours of 9 p.
Why this matters in Flower Mound News
Flower Mound residents should be particularly vigilant about eliminating standing water around their homes, given the city's experience with West Nile Virus in previous years. The fact that two mosquito traps in the area have tested positive for the virus, in addition to the two previous positive samples within the city's boundaries, suggests that the risk of transmission is higher than usual. With the city providing free mosquito dunks to residents, there's no excuse not to take proactive measures to prevent mosquito breeding. By taking simple steps like draining standing water and using repellent, residents can minimize their risk of contracting the virus. It's also worth noting that the fogging efforts by Denton County Public Health will be limited to specific areas, so residents should take responsibility for protecting themselves and their families from mosquito-borne illness.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Denton County Public Health will fog a pair of areas Thursday and Wednesday after a pair of mosquito traps in the area tested positive for West Nile Virus.
A sample from the southwestern portion of Denton County and another south of Argyle tested positive for West Nile Virus, adding to the list o...
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