{"id":243739,"date":"2026-04-10T15:33:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T15:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/243739\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T15:33:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T15:33:09","slug":"fight-the-bite-simple-steps-to-stop-mosquitoes-before-they-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/243739\/","title":{"rendered":"Fight the Bite: Simple Steps to Stop Mosquitoes Before They Start"},"content":{"rendered":"

Published on April 10, 2026<\/p>\n


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By the Office of Communication<\/p>\n

As temperatures rise, the City of Arlington is calling on residents to help eliminate mosquito breeding grounds before the peak of West Nile Virus season. Mosquitoes can develop in stagnant water in as little as three to four days, making weekly property inspections vital.<\/p>\n

The “Tip and Toss” Checklist: To protect your family and neighbors, residents are urged to follow these steps:<\/p>\n


\nRemove Clutter:\u00a0Dispose of old tires, tin cans, buckets, and unused toys that hold rainwater.
\nRefresh Water Sources:\u00a0Change pet dishes and bird baths every\u00a048 to 72 hours.
\nMaintain Your Home:\u00a0Keep rain gutters clear of debris and drill drainage holes in tire swings or trash cans.
\nCover Up:\u00a0Ensure rain barrels are tightly screened to prevent egg-laying.
\nLandscape Smart:\u00a0Fill in low spots in the yard where water pools after a storm.
\nPro Tip:\u00a0If it can hold a tablespoon of water, it can breed hundreds of mosquitoes. <\/p>\n

“Our best defense against West Nile Virus starts in our own backyards,” Health Services Manager Aimee Rockhill said. “A few minutes of yard work each week can significantly reduce the mosquito population in our neighborhoods.”<\/p>\n

Report Issues Instantly Notice a neighbor\u2019s neglected pool or standing water in a public area? Residents can report mosquito infestations or stagnant water directly to the City via the free Ask Arlington app<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Published on April 10, 2026 By the Office of Communication As temperatures rise,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":243740,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[150,152,151],"class_list":{"0":"post-243739","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-arlington","8":"tag-arlington","9":"tag-arlington-headlines","10":"tag-arlington-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/243739","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=243739"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/243739\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/243740"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=243739"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=243739"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=243739"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}