Dallas Continues Efforts To Eradicate West Nile Virus By Spraying

DALLAS, TX —Samples of the mosquito population continue to show a positive result for the West Nile virus.

Accordingly, and weather permitting, the area outlined below is now scheduled for mosquito control spraying on Friday, July 16th and Saturday, July 17th 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: 3600 block of Mt. Ranier Street 75211: Rock Quarry Road on the north, Mt. Ararat Street on the west, Hartsdale Driveon the east, and Irwindell Boulevard on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 4400 block of Northcrest Road 75229: Meadowdale Lane on the north, Gooding Drive on the west, Strait Lane on the east, and Beechwood Lane on the south.
Control Area: The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 10100 block of Cromwell Drive 75229: Galahad Drive on the north, Harwell Street on the west, Betty Jane Lane on the east, and Kinkaid Drive on the south.

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Safety Recommendations

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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