Mosquito samples in Dallas have tested positive for the West Nile Virus. Weather permitting, the half-mile areas described below are scheduled for mosquito control spraying on Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23 between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. each night.
📍 6300 WAGGONER DR (75230): ROYAL LN on the North, PRESTON RD on the West, THACKERY ST on the East, and WALNUT HILL LN on the South.
📍 1600 BRUCK AVE (75216): RENNER DR on the North, IDAHO AVE on the West, LANARK AVE on the East, and ILLINOIS AVE on the South.
📍 2900 SUNDIAL DR (75229): NORTH BEND DR on the North, GRISSOM LN on the West, WEBB CHAPEL RD on the East, and FLOWERDALE LN on the South.
📍 800 N. EDGEFIELD AVE (75208): BELLEAU DR on the North, TIMBERGROVE CIRCLE on the West, N. VERNON AVE on the East, and W. 9TH ST on the South.
📍 6200 DESCO AVE (75225): STITCHER AVE on the North, DOUGLAS AVE on the West, THACKERY ST on the East, and BANDERA AVE on the South.
📍 9000 VISTA CREEK DR (75243): SKYLINE DR on the North, BOUNDBROOK AVE on the West, ECHO VALLEY DR on the East, and ROYAL LN on the South.
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.