Harris County Mosquito and Vector Control Division at San Jacinto Battleground
Schedule
Fri Aug 23 2024 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
Location
3523 Independence Parkway South , La Porte, TX, United States, Texas 77571 | Channelview, TX
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In her diary entry from June 1836, young Dilue Harris recounted the words of men returning from construction work on the planned city of Houston: “They took our teasing in good part and said they were thankful to get home alive. They said the mosquitoes were as large as grasshoppers, and that to get away from them they went bathing.”Mosquitoes were a common and deadly presence in the areas surrounding the Bayou City, including at the nearby San Jacinto Battleground. The tiny insects posed a huge threat in the form of disease transmission. Mosquito-borne illnesses such as yellow fever and malaria could devastate populations. Although modern technology has improved our ability to deal with such diseases, mosquitoes and the viruses transmitted through their bites still pose a threat to people throughout Harris County.
On August 23rd from 11 AM to 3 PM, the Harris County Mosquito & Vector Control Division will be in the monument to share important information about mosquito protection and bite prevention. Come and learn more about one of humanity's deadliest predators at the San Jacinto Battleground!
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Where is it happening?
3523 Independence Parkway South , La Porte, TX, United States, Texas 77571, 3523 Independence Pkwy S, La Porte, TX 77571-9773, United States,Houston, Texas, ChannelviewEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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