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NOTICE: The City of Coppell has received notification confirming the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) in four mosquito traps within the city. The traps are located in the 1106 block of Bethel School Rd., the 355 block of Alex Drive, the 455 block of Cambria, and at the 418 block of Copperstone Trail. Dallas County Health and Human Services will conduct targeted spraying in the affected areas between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. tonight, September 14 and Tuesday, September 15, weather permitting.
Spraying will occur in the areas shown on the map as Route 1, Route 3, Route 4 and Route 5.
If spraying is not possible on these days due to rain, crews will spray on the next available evenings. For more information, visit coppelltx.gov/mosquito.
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The Coppell Environmental Health Department staff conducts mosquito control activities year-round, but increases those efforts from April through October — the most active mosquito season in North Texas.The Health Department works along with the Texas Department of State Health Services, Dallas County Health and Human Services Department, and area health departments to conduct surveillance and testing of the mosquito population for diseases including West Nile Virus. The Environmental Health Department will continue to protect the health and well-being of residents through surveillance, control, education, research, and technology to prevent and control mosquito-borne diseases.
About Mosquito Trapping
Mosquito trapping begins in the spring, and continues until mosquito activity decreases, typically early fall. The trapped mosquitoes are sent to a laboratory where they are tested for the presence of West Nile Virus. Spraying activity will begin when notification is received that there is a positive mosquito sample of West Nile Virus.
Spraying For Mosquitoes
During the mosquito trapping season, the Environmental Health Department receives notification on Mondays around noon regarding the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquito traps. Spraying will be conducted on Monday and Tuesday between the hours of 9 pm and 5 am in areas where mosquitoes have tested positive for WNV. As a precaution, when spraying takes place in your neighborhood residents are recommended to stay indoors. The purpose of spraying is to reduce the infected mosquito population, thus reducing the risk to residents and animals.
Mosquito Control Spraying Frequently Asked Questions
How To Personally Protect Yourself Against Mosquito Borne Illnesses
- Defend yourself by applying insect repellent that contains DEET, Picaridin, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus or PMD. Use repellent all day, every day.
- Dress in long sleeves and pants.
- Stay indoors at dusk and dawn.
- Drain all stagnant water in your yard.
- Additionally, you should protect your home by using screens to keep mosquitoes outside. Use air conditioning when possible.
More Information Links:
Mosquito Virus Comparison
Fight the Bite
Dallas County West Nile Watch
Center For Disease Control Travel Notices
CDC Mosquito Bite Prevention - Not All Mosquitoes are the Same
American Mosquito Control Association
Mosquito Control Spray Routes Map:
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