Houston is prone to mosquitoes but after Hurricane Beryl and the recent rainstorms this week, the insects have been out in swarms.

Research shows that using coconut-scented soaps could reduce attractiveness to mosquitoes.

Montgomery County reported the 1st positive West Nile virus case in a person in Texas.

It wouldn’t be Houston without a little sting flying around. I’m talking about the blood-sucking bugs, mosquitoes. These pesky bugs are making a comeback as temperatures rise and shower chances increase.

Public health officials have confirmed the state’s first case of the West Nile virus of 2023 in Dallas.

Research shows that using coconut-scented soaps could reduce attractiveness to mosquitoes.

Getting bitten?

The Texas Department of State Health Services has announced that the first case of West Nile has been reported in the state.

After the rain comes the mosquitoes.

As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Can mosquitoes spread COVID-19? The CDC says there is no evidence at this time that mosquitoes can spread COVID-19. The main way to spread COVID-19 is from person to person through respiratory droplets. In a June study from the World Health Organization, scientists tested mosquitoes for viral transmission and brought back negative results.

HOUSTON – In Fort Bend County, officials have been inundated with almost 2,000 complaints in the last week about mosquitoes and spraying is now underway. “When we open the door -- I get like seven or eight mosquitos in my house at one time,” said Shannen Garrett, who lives in Fort Bend County. Fort Bend County officials in charge of mosquito control in the Road and Bridge Division, said they are seeing a huge spike in mosquito numbers. In the meantime, they want to remind Fort Bend County residents to get rid of any and all standing water. Some good news in Fort Bend County, no mosquitoes have tested positive for any blood-borne illnesses this year.

The original question: Are Harris County and Fort Bend County spraying for mosquitoes? The answer: The Harris County Mosquito and Vector Control Division typically only sprays an area if theres evidence that the mosquitoes are carrying a disease, according to Harris County Public Health representative Eduardo Miranda. Heres a look at Harris Countys mosquito-borne disease activity map:To track down the countys disease-causing mosquito activity, download the Harris County Public Health mobile app or visit its website. As for Fort Bend County, a similar process occurs. To view when a Fort Bend street or subdivision was last sprayed, click here.