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Brownsville responding to mosquito service requests during peak season
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Montserrat Pagan , MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News
· July 20, 2026
· 3 min read
I t’s peak season for mosquitoes and the city of Brownsville is receiving service requests for mosquito control through its mobile app and sharing health and safety tips. The app, which launched July 2025, has really helped because residents can put in service requests and can see where and when ...
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Key takeaway The app, which launched July 2025, has really helped because residents can put in service requests and can see where and when the city has treated for mosquito vectors, says Brownsville Medical Entomologist Yaziri Gonzalez.
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Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? I t’s peak season for mosquitoes and the city of Brownsville is receiving service requests for mosquito control through its mobile app and sharing health and safety tips. The app, which launched July 2025, has really helped because residents can put in service requests and can see where and when ...
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