DCHHS confirms mosquito samples test positive for West Nile
DALLAS (September 10,
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 75019 zip code of Coppell.
In conjunction with
Dallas County municipalities, mosquito abatement teams are responding by
treating impacted areas. DCHHS has scheduled ground spraying in the below area weather permitting:
The schedule for spraying is as follows:
Coppell:
September 10th, 2018,
9:00 pm to 5:00 am
September 11th, 2018, 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.
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