Storm Water Inlets to be sprayed for Mosquito Abundance

City of Dallas sent this bulletin at 08/15/2014 03:58 PM CDT

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Storm Water Inlets to be sprayed for Mosquito Abundance

 

Dallas –The City of Dallas will spray storm water inlets near the 15400 block of Meandering Way, the 6000 block of Lakehurst Avenue and the 11400 block of Park Central Drive to reduce mosquito abundance.  Weather permitting; the inlets in the areas delineated below are scheduled for mosquito control spraying between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 18, 2014.    

 

Control Areas: The areas to be sprayed are within an area generally bounded by:

 

15400 block of Meandering Way: Alto Caro Drive on the north, Hillcrest Road on the west, Coit Road on the east and Beltline Road on the south. 

 

6000 block of Lakehurst Avenue: Overdowns Drive on the north, Dallas North Tollway (DNT) on the west, Tibbs Street on the east and Falls Road on the south. 

 

11400 block of Park Central Drive: Forest Lane on the north, Hillcrest Road on the west, Central Expressway on the east and Northaven Road 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.  Persons out during the scheduled spraying time should be alert for trucks and should not follow them. Residents who come in 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.

 

Prevent mosquito breeding

Residents should eliminate standing water to prevent mosquito breeding and the spread of West Nile Virus. Breeding places for mosquitoes include French drains, swimming pools that are not kept clean, stagnant ponds, pet watering dishes, birdbaths, potted plants, old tires, empty containers, toys and clogged rain gutters.  Standing water should be eliminated promptly, as mosquitoes can grow from egg to adult in as little as seven days.  

 

To report standing water or mosquito problems Dallas residents should call 3-1-1. For additional information on Mosquito Control visit www.dallascityhall.com.