City of El Paso steps up on Mosquito Reduction.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- After recent rainstorms, mosquito activity is on the rise across El Paso — and city officials say some of these pests can carry dangerous diseases.

“They can carry anywhere from West Nile to Saint Louis… Those type of can harbor viruses. It can affect us. It all depends,” Ginny Castañeda Vector Control official said.

Mosquitoes thrive in standing water, and recent rains have created ideal breeding grounds.

“First things first, it starts with you. It starts with me. It starts with us. We need to go to our properties. We need to get together within our neighborhoods and look for standing water,” the official said.

City crews are fogging parks, setting traps, and treating public spaces to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses. But officials stress that the fight against mosquitoes begins at home.

Even small containers — like bottle caps, flowerpot saucers, or buckets — can become breeding sites.

From Memorial Park, ABC-7’s Ilyhanee Robles reports the City’s Vector Control team will continue fogging and trapping throughout the year to help keep mosquito populations under control.