Areas in Dallas to be sprayed for Mosquito Abundance

City of Dallas sent this bulletin at 06/12/2017 05:14 PM CDT

COD - Media Advisory

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

June 12, 2017  

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Crystal Woods – Code Compliance Services

(214) 670-9573

 

 

The City of Dallas will be spraying for mosquito abundance in the areas listed below. Weather permitting the areas delineated below are scheduled for mosquito control spraying on Monday June 12, 2017 and Tuesday, June 13, 2017 between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. each night.

 

Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 4700 block of Thedford Avenue (75209): WATEKA DRIVE on the north, WEBSTER STREET on the west, ORIOLE  DRIVE on the east, and WEST MOCKINGBIRD LANE on the south. 

 

Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 10700 block of Sandalwood Drive (75228): CASSANDRA WAY on the north, SHILOH ROAD on the west, SANDRA LYNN DRIVE on the east, and GUS THOMASSON ROAD on the south. 

 

Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 6000 block of Lakehurst Avenue (75230): WAGGONER DRIVE on the north, LAKEWAY COURT on the west, TULANE BOULEVARD on the east and WALNUT HILL LANE on the south. 

 

Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 6400 block of Prestonshire (75225): Walnut Hill Lane on the north, TULANE  BOULEVARD o on the west, Thackery Street on the east and Woodland Drive  on the south. 

 

While the insecticide is approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for treatment, residents in the above areas should avoid contact with the spray by staying indoors.  Persons 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 and the spray is no longer visible. Persons out during the scheduled spraying time should be alert for trucks and should not follow them. Residents who come in 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 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.  Standing water should be eliminated promptly, as mosquitoes can grow from egg to adult in as little as seven days. Dallas residents may receive free mosquito dunks at 3112 Canton Street or at 7901 Goforth Road while supplies last.  Both locations are closed from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm daily for lunch.      

 

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.