10/13/2026
Hey neighbors. Quick question. Did you already put the bug spray away for the year?
I get it. We had a couple cool mornings and it finally feels like fall. But mosquitoes didn't get the memo.
The latest preliminary state report (week ending Oct 3) still shows West Nile in mosquito samples across Dallas, Collin, and Denton counties. And on Oct 8, Dallas County reported its first West Nile death of 2026.
Not trying to scare anybody. Just don't quit too early. One cool night doesn't end mosquito season here. It usually takes a real stretch of cold weather.
I put together a short fall update for Sachse, Wylie, and Rowlett. It has the county numbers, why mosquitoes hang on into October, and the simple yard checks that matter most right now:
https://preferredpestmanagement.org/west-nile-north-texas-2026/
If you're still getting bit every evening and can't find where they're coming from, we're happy to take a look.
West Nile is still showing up in North Texas this October. See the latest preliminary county numbers and what to do around your home now.