WNV Ground Spraying: July 18th & 19th
The Environmental Health Department received notification that confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquito traps located in the 400 block of S. MacArthur, 600 block of Villawood, 200 Block of E. Parkway, 400 block of Copperstone Trail, and the 100 block of Blackburn.
DCHHS will conduct targeted ground spraying on Route 1,3,4,5, & 6 on Tuesday, July 18th and Wednesday, July 19th between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Should weather conditons not be conducive for spraying, trucks will spray the next available evenings.
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Spraying For Mosquitoes
As a precaution, when spraying takes place in your neighborhood residents are recommended to stay indoors. Spraying will be conducted between the hours of 9 pm and 5 am.
American Mosquito Control Association Link
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.
More Information Links:
Mosquito Virus Comparison
Fight the Bite
Dallas County West Nile Watch
Center For Disease Control Travel Notices
CDC Information Poster Mosquito Bite Prevention - Not all mosquitoes are the same.....
How To Personally Protect Yourself Against Mosquito Borne Illnesses
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Defend yourself by applying insect repellant that contains DEET, Picaridin, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus* or PMD. Use repellant 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 the air conditioning when possible.
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