Current Activity
The Environmental Health Department received a laboratory report that confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquitoes in the 600 block of Villawood. Dallas County Health Department will spray route 3 on Tuesday, August 9th and Wednesday, August 10th between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Should weather conditions not be conducive for spraying, trucks will spray the next available evenings. | ZONE 3 |
Spraying for Mosquitoes
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.
How To Personally Protect Yourself Against WNV
- 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.