DCHHS confirms mosquito samples test positive for West Nile
Ground Spraying Scheduled in
DeSoto, Glenn Heights and Duncanville
DALLAS
(August 29, 2018) – Dallas County Health and Human Services’ (DCHHS)
laboratory-confirmed mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile
virus. The mosquito traps were collected from the 75115, 75154 and 75137
zip codes of DeSoto, Glenn Heights and Duncanville.
In
conjunction with Dallas County municipalities, mosquito abatement teams are
responding by treating impacted areas. DCHHS
has scheduled ground spraying in the below area (s), weather permitting:
The schedule for spraying are as
follows:
DeSoto:
Wednesday, August 29th,
9:00 pm to 5:00 am
Thursday,
August 30th, 9:00 pm to 5:00 am
Glenn Heights:
Wednesday, August 29th,
9:00 pm to 5:00 am
Thursday,
August 30th, 9:00 pm to 5:00 am
Duncanville:
Thursday,
August 30th, 9:00 pm to 5:00 am
Friday, August 31st, 9:00 pm to 5:00 am
Residents
should remain inside during the time sprayers are in the area. Spraying will
not be conducted in the event of wind speeds more than 10 mph or inclement
weather. A detailed map of the spray area can be viewed at https://dallas.leateamapps.com/PublicMap/
Residents should use the 4Ds to reduce
exposure to mosquitoes:
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DEET All Day, Every Day: Whenever you’re outside, use insect repellents that contain DEET or other EPA approved repellents and follow instructions.
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Dress: Wear long, loose, and light-colored clothing outside.
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Drain: Drain or treat all standing water in and around your home or workplace.
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Dusk & Dawn: Limit outdoor activities during dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
DCHHS encourages residents
in affected areas to be a part of the solution by eliminating insect breeding
areas and larvae before mosquitoes reach the airborne stage. Standing water can be treated with
EPA-approved larvicides that are available for retail purchase. Larvicides are products used to kill immature
mosquitoes before they become adults. Larvicides
are applied directly to water sources that hold mosquito eggs, larvae, or
pupae. When used well, larvicides can
help reduce the overall mosquito burden by limiting the number of mosquitoes
that are produced, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
DCHHS has information regarding mosquito prevention on its website.
For general
questions or for more information about
Dallas County Health and Human Services please call 214-819-2000
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