Monday, March 18, 2024

Area in Southwest Dallas to be sprayed for West Nile Virus

 

Source: binghammemorial.org
Source: binghammemorial.org

An area in Southwest Dallas is scheduled for mosquito control spraying Monday night into Tuesday morning. Mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus were found in the area around 1500 Walmsley in the 75208 zip code. Weather permitting, the area delineated below is scheduled for mosquito control spraying beginning at 10 p.m. Monday and concluding early Wednesday.

The area to be sprayed is within an area bounded generally on the north by Commerce, on the west by Darien, bounded by I-30 on the south and Sylvan on the east.

While the insecticide is approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for treatment, residents in the above areas should avoid contact with the spray by staying indoors. Persons 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 and the spray is no longer visible. Persons out during the scheduled spraying time should be alert for trucks and should not follow them. Residents who come in 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.

Dallas residents are urged to take precautions against mosquito bites by reducing outdoor activity during evening and nighttime hours. Residents who are outside during these times should cover their arms and legs and use a mosquito repellant.

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. Standing water should be eliminated promptly, as mosquitoes can grow from egg to adult in as little as seven days.

To report standing water or mosquito problems Dallas residents should call 3-1-1. For additional information on Mosquito Control visit www.dallascityhall.com.

 

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