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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 Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th 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: 7000 block of Walling Lane 75231: Skillman Street on the north, Abrams Road on the west, Goforth Road on the east, and Northwest Highway on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 11100 block of Sinclair Avenue 75218: Earlywood Drive on the north, Saxson Street on the west, Lanewod Circle on the east, and Alvin Street on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 2800 block of Ruidosa Avenue 75228: Housley Drive on the north, Galena Street on the west, Delford Circle on the east, and Norwood Drive on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 2600 block of Grayson Drive 75224: Wynewood Drive on the north, S. Polk Street on the west, S. Beckley Avenue on the east, and Wildrose Drive on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 2500 block of Searcy Drive 75211: West Clarendon Drive on the north, South Ravinia Drive on the west, Malborough Avenue on the east, and West Illinois Avenue on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 2900 block of Tortoise Drive 75216: Springview Avenue on the north, Sunnyvale Street on the west, Humphrey Drive on the east, and 50th Street on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 3300 block of Highland Woods Drive 75241: Highland Woods Drive on the north, Bon Air Drive on the west, Bishop College Drive on the east, and Barnabus Drive on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 10100 block of Church Road 75238: Ferndale Road on the north, Dove Trail Circle on the west, Vistadale Drive on the east, and Walnut Hill Lane on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 8500 block of Richardson Branch Trail 75243: Gladwood Lane on the north, Breakers Point on the west, Stable Glen Drive on the east, and Westview Circle 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 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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