Dallas – Mosquito samples in Dallas have tested positive for the West Nile Virus. Weather permitting, the area(s) described below are scheduled for mosquito control spraying between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. each night from Tuesday, July 25 to Wednesday, July 26.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 500 block of Goldwood Drive (75232): Midvale Drive on the north, Woodshire Drive on the west, R. L. Thornton Freeway on the east, and Seaside Drive on the south.
The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 3600 block of Bickers Street (75212): Canada Drive on the north, Norco Street on the west, Jenny Dale Drive on the east, and Singleton Boulevard on the south.
The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 7000 block of Lindsley Avenue (75223): Clayton Avenue on the north, Covington Lane on the west, E. Grand Avenue on the east, and Cameron Avenue on the south.
The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 9900 block of Silvertree Drive (75243): Morgan Meadow Lane on the north, Pleasant Valley Drive on the west, White Elm Road on the east, and Forest Lane on the south.
While the Environmental Protection Agency approves the insecticide for treatment, residents in the above areas should avoid contact with the spray by staying indoors. People inside a vehicle while trucks are actively spraying should remain in their vehicles with the windows up and the air conditioner on until the trucks pass through, and the spray is no longer visible. People who are out during the scheduled spraying time should be alert for trucks and should not follow them. Residents who come into contact with the spray are advised to wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water. The spray breaks down quickly in the presence of sunlight and has no residual effect.
Protection against mosquito bites
Dallas residents are urged to take precautions against mosquito bites by reducing outdoor activity during the evening and nighttime hours. Residents who are outside during these times should cover their arms and legs and use a mosquito repellent.
Prevent mosquito breeding
Residents should eliminate standing water to prevent mosquito breeding and the spread of West Nile Virus. Breeding places for mosquitoes include swimming pools that are not kept clean, stagnant ponds, pet watering dishes, birdbaths, potted plants, old tires, empty containers, toys and clogged rain gutters and French drains. Eliminate standing water promptly, as mosquitoes can grow from egg to adult in as little as seven days. Dallas residents may receive free mosquito dunks at Code Compliance Services District Offices while supplies last.
Code District Offices:
3112 Canton St. (Code Administration)
7901 Goforth Rd. (North Central, North East)
2721 Municipal St. (South East)
320 East Jefferson Blvd. (Central/South Central)
4230 W. Illinois Ave. (South West)
9803 Harry Hines Blvd. (North West)
To report standing water or mosquito problems Dallas residents should call 3-1-1. To be added to the City of Dallas Do Not Spray list contact 3-1-1. For additional information on mosquito control, visit www.dallascitynews.net/fightthebite.
To receive alerts about mosquito spraying in your area the City of Dallas developed the Dallas Alert program to enhance the emergency notification system. Dallas Alert allows for additional communication options including cell phone and email. The information you enter will only be used for emergency purposes. This OPT IN system will notify subscribers to potential risks with information on the event and/or actions (such as evacuation) that the City and local Public Safety Officials are advising. To register with Dallas Alert, visit https://bit.ly/3se4cxl.
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