Dallas Will Spray The City Again In Response To West Nile Virus

DALLAS, TX – The city is not done fighting the West Nile virus, and will spray yet again tomorrow, weather permitting.

Because a Dallas mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile Virus, mosquito control spraying will take place across the areas described below Thursday, July 8th between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.

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Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 2900 block of Sundial 75229: North Bend Drive on the north, Grissom Lane on the west, Webb Chapel Road on the east, and Flowerdale Lane on the south.

Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 7100 block of Joyce Way 75225: Stonetrail Drive on the north, Thackery Street on the west, Glen Albens Circle on the east, and Park Lane on the south.

Control Area: The following area will be sprayed due to mosquito abundance. The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 10700 block of Sandalwood 75228: Cassandra Way on the north, Andover Drive on the west, Sandra Lynn Drive on the east, and Gus Thomasson Road on the south.

IMPORTANT TIPS:

The Environmental Protection Agency does approve the insecticide for treatment, but just the same residents 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 Street (Code Administration)
7901 Goforth Road (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.

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