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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 Tuesday, July 23rd to Wednesday, July 24th.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 10100 CHURCH ROAD (75238) (Council District 10): 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: 12300 block of Danridge Drive(75243) (Council District 10): LBJ FREEWAY on the north, WILLOWDELL DRIVE on the west, VANTAGE POINT DR on the east, and FOREST LANE on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 6900 Churchill Way (75230) (Council District 11): LBJ FREEWAY on the north, MARBROOK DRIVE on the west, PARK CENTRAL DRIVE on the east, and FOREST LANE on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 7100 block of Joyce Way(75215) (Council District 13): 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 area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 7300 CLIFFBROOK DRIVE (75254) (Council District 11): ROLLING ACRES DRIVE on the north, HILLCREST ROAD on the west, COIT ROAD on the east, and PALDAO DRIVE 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.
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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