Mosquitoes

This is the first human case in Hays County this year.

This is the first human case in the county in 2024.

Mosquitoes have hidden in the extreme heat, but the recent rain may bring them out again this week.

No human cases of the virus have been found yet, but Austin Public Health still recommends people stay vigilant.

Thanks to a relatively mild winter and April’s above-normal rainfall, the pesky bugs are swarming the city early in high numbers.

Four mosquito pools in the 78744 zip code have tested positive for the virus in the last two weeks.

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