Areas in Dallas to be sprayed for West Nile Virus
For Immediate Release:
Aug. 28, 2020
For More Information Contact:
Crystal Woods – Code Compliance
Consumer Health | 214-670-9573
Areas in Dallas to be sprayed for West Nile Virus
Dallas – Mosquito pools in Dallas have confirmed positive for the West Nile Virus. Weather permitting, the areas delineated below are scheduled for mosquito control spraying on Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29 between 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. each night.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 1200 block of Elmwood Boulevard 75224: Brooklyn Boulevard on the north, Marlborough Avenue on the west, Llewellyn Avenue on the east, and Berkley Avenue on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 2500 block of Searcy Drive 75211: West Clarendon Drive on the north, South Ravinia Drive on the west, Marlborough Avenue on the east, and West Illinois Avenue on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 2900 block of Tortoise Drive 75216: Springview Avenue on the north, Sunnyvale Street on the west, Humphrey Drive on the east, and 50th Street on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 19300 block of Mill Wheat Trail 75252: President George Bush Turnpike on the north, Willow Wood Lane on the west, Lloyd Circle on the east, and Knightsbridge Drive on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 9000 block of Rolling Rock Ln 75238: Wallbrook Drive on the north, Lynbrook Drive on the west, Pandora Drive on the east, and Northwest Highway on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 10100 block of Church Rd 75238: 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: 8500 block of Richardson Branch Trail 75243: Gladwood Lane on the north, Breakers Point on the west, Stable Glen Drive on the east, and Westview Circle on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 9400 block of Arborhill Dr 75243: LBJ Freeway on the north, Mill Hollow Drive on the west, W. Ferris Branch Boulevard on the east, and Rocky Branch Drive on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 7000 block of Walling Lane 75231: Skillman Street on the north, Abrams Road on the west, Goforth Road on the east, and Northwest Highway on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 6100 block of Royal Crest Drive 75230: PRESTON HAVEN DRIVE on the north, JAMESTOWN ROAD on the west, EDGEMERE ROAD on the east, and TULIP LANE 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.
Code District Offices:
3112 Canton Street (Code Administration)
7901 Goforth Road (North Central, North East)
2721 Municipal St. (South East)
320 East Jefferson Blvd. (Central/South Central)
4230 W. Illinois Ave (South West)
9803 Harry Hines Blvd. (North West)
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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