City of McKinney responds to West Nile Virus with mosquito control

McKinney, Texas - The City of McKinney has announced plans to dispense insecticide within certain areas, prompted by the detection of the West Nile Virus in a local mosquito sample.

This operation, which began at 10 p.m. on Monday, June 26th, is dependent on weather conditions, Dallas Metro News reported. The city has not confirmed if the spraying will extend into the coming days.

The focus area for this operation is defined by important geographical features and landmarks within the city. The area extends from College Street in the east to the vicinity of McKinney National Airport in the west. It also stretches southward from Powerhouse Creek and northward to Industrial Boulevard.

In a bid to maintain transparency and ensure public safety, the city plans to place signs at key intersections to inform residents about the mosquito control actions. Detailed information, including a comprehensive map outlining the spray area, will be available on the city's official website at https://www.mckinneytexas.org/222/Mosquito-Control.

For residents living within the designated spray area, the city has provided clear guidelines. They are strongly advised to stay inside their homes during the spraying operation and to secure the well-being of their pets by keeping them indoors for the night.

Additionally, residents who prefer not to have the spraying operation take place near their homes have an option. They are encouraged to reach out to the City of McKinney Health Compliance division at 972-547-7447, indicating their choice not to participate in this specific mosquito control effort.

It is noteworthy to mention that the City of Arlington has recently undertaken ground spraying following the confirmation of four positive West Nile Virus (WNV) mosquito samples.