Area in Dallas to be sprayed for West Nile Virus

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 19, 2024

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Blasius Ngwa – Code Compliance
Consumer Health | (214) 671-0766

Area in Dallas to be sprayed for West Nile Virus

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 Saturday, July 20th to Sunday, July 21st 

Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 10700 RUTH ANN DRIVE (75228) (Council District 7): FERGUSON ROAD on the north, JOAQUIN DRIVE on the west, BARNES BRIDGE ROAD on the east, SANTA TERESA AVENUE on the south. 

Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 11100 Sinclair Ave (75218) (Council District 9): SCOTSMEADOW DRIVE on the north, EASTON PLACE on the west, JUPITER ROAD on the east, and GARLAND ROAD on the south. 

Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 5000 Wateka Dr (75209) (Council District 2): W. LOVERS LANE on the north, BRISTOL AVENUE on the west, W. GREENWAY BOULEVARD on the east, and W. MOCKINGBIRD LANE on the south. 

Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 8500 SAN BENITO WAY (75218) (Council District 9): ANGORA STREET on the north, BREEZEWOOD LANE on the west, OLD GATE LANE on the east, and FERGUSON ROAD 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)  O: 214-670-5708 
7901 Goforth Rd. (North Central, North East) O: 214-670-9703 
2721 Municipal St. (South East) O:214-671-0978 
320 East Jefferson Blvd. (Central/South Central) O:214-948-4587 
4230 W. Illinois Ave. (South West) O:214-670-6860 
9803 Harry Hines Blvd. (North West) O:214-670-9713 

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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