West Nile Virus: Dallas Corrects Locations And Spraying Schedule

DALLAS, TX — (This advisory has just been updated by the city) Mosquito samples in Dallas continue to test positive for the West Nile Virus.

Accordingly, and weather permitting, the area outlined below is scheduled for mosquito control spraying on Friday, July 23rd and Saturday, July 24th between 9:00 pm and 5:00 am each night. Find out below if your home, neighborhood or a part of your commute is affected.

Control Area:

The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 2200 block of Lapsley Street 75212: Butternut Street on the north, Quarry Street on the west, Weir Street on the east, and Tom Landry Freeway on the south.

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Control Area:

The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 3400 block of Hawthorne Avenue 75219: Wheeler Street on the north, Minert Street on the west, Douglas Avenue on the east, and Congress Avenue 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: 4700 block of Thedford Avenue 75209: Hopkins Avenue on the north, Lemmon Avenue on the west, Inwood Road on the east, and Mockingbird Lane on the south.

Spraying Safety Tips:

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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