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For Immediate Release:
Aug. 5, 2020
For More Information Contact:
Crystal Woods – Code Compliance
Consumer Health | 214-670-9573
Areas in Dallas to be sprayed for West Nile Virus
Dallas, Texas – Mosquito pools in Dallas have confirmed positive for the West Nile Virus. Weather permitting, the areas delineated below are scheduled for mosquito control spraying on Wednesday, August 5 and Thursday, August 6 between 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. each night.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by:1600 block of Bruck 75216: Renner Drive on the north, Idaho Avenue on the west, Lanark Avenue on the east, and Illnois Avenue on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by:6500 block of Lazy River 75241: Laureland Road on the north, University Hills Boulevard on the west, Couch Road on the east, and Lacewood Drive on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by:2700 block of Lawrence Street 75215: Roberts Avenue on the north, Eugene Street on the west, Vannerson Drive on the east, and CF Hawn Freeway on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by:3400 block of Pondrom 75215: Jeffries Street on the north, Park Row Avenue on the west, Eugene Street on the east, and Holmes Street on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 4200 block of Hamilton 75210: Haskell Avenue on the north, Pennsylvania Avenue on the west, Collins Avenue on the east, and 2nd Avenue on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 3700 block of Reese 75210: Imperial Street on the north, Roberts Avenue on the west, Barber Avenue on the east, and Vannerson Avenue on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by:3900 block of S. Malcolm X Boulevard 75215: S Trunk Avenue on the north, Warren Avenue on the west, Marburg Street on the east, and Diamond Avenue on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 12000 block of Snow White 75244: High Summit Drive on the north, Cox Lane on the west, Crestline Avenue on the east, and Courtshire Drive on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by:7200 block of Vivian 75223: Gaston Avenue on the north, Santa Fe Avenue on the west, East Grand Avenue on the east, and Sarasota Circle on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by:9900 block of Grady 75217: Elam Road on the north, Prairie Vista Drive on the west, Pleasant Woods Drive on the east, and Cushing Drive on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by:6400 block of Prestonshire 75225: Aberdeen Avenue on the north, Preston Road on the west, Hillcrest Road on the east, and Del Norte Lane on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by:6700 block of Sperry 75214: Blessing Drive on the north, Hillside Drive on the west, Dalgreen Drive on the east, and South Ridge Drive on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by:6200 block of Oram 75214: Palo Pinto Avenue on the north, Concho Street on the west, Pearson Drive on the east, and Ridgeway Street 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. 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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