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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 3, 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 Wednesday September 4th to Thursday September 5th.

Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 5700 DESERET TRAIL (75252) (Council District 12): PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH TURNPIKE on the north, GATESWORTH LANE on the west, GREENSIDE DRIVE on the east, and FRANKFORD ROAD on the south.

Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 6300 Northaven RD (75230) (Council District 11): FOREST LANE on the north, NORTHGATE CIRCLE on the west, HILLCREST ROAD on the east, and ROYAL LANE on the south.

Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 900 S. FRANKLIN STREET (75211) (Council District 1): SUNSET AVENUE on the north, S. RAVINIA DRIVE on the west, S. BRIGHTON AVENUE on the east, and SHARON STREET on the south.

Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 11300 TASCOSA STREET (75228) (Council District: 9): SANTA ANNA AVENUE on the north, CASTOLON DRIVE on the west, RUIDOSA AVENUE on the east, and CENTERVILLE 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.   

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