Two areas in Southern Dallas and Oak Lawn are scheduled for mosquito control spraying on Monday night into Tuesday morning. Mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus were found in the areas.
Weather permitting; the areas delineated below are scheduled for mosquito control spraying beginning at 10 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2012 and concluding at 3 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2012.
Control Area; South Dallas: The area to be sprayed is within an area bounded on the north by Overton Road and Southern Oaks Boulevard, on the west by Bonnie View Road, bounded by Seaton Drive on the south and S M Wright Freeway on the east.
Control Area; Oak Lawn: The area to be sprayed is within an area bounded by Maple Springs Boulevard and Mahanna Street, Maple Avenue, Wycliff-Douglas Connection and Douglas Avenue. All spraying is to be conducted within the city limits of Dallas only.
While the insecticide is considered safe, 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. Fish ponds should be protected and pets should be brought inside during the spraying period.
Protection against mosquito bites
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.
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 & 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.
