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07/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/01/2024 15:29

Area in Dallas to be sprayed for West Nile Virus

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 1, 2024

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Blasius Ngwa - Code Compliance
Consumer Health | (214) 671-0766

Area in Dallas to be sprayed for West Nile Virus

DALLAS - Mosquito samples in Dallas have tested positive for the West Nile Virus. Weather permitting, the area(s) described below are scheduled for mosquito control spraying between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. each night from Tuesday, July 2ndto Wednesday, July 3rd.

Control Area:The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 12300 block of Danridge Drive(75243) (Council District 10): LBJ FREEWAYonthe north, WILLOWDELL DRIVE on the west, VANTAGE POINT DRon the east, and FOREST LANE on the south.

Control Area:The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 2300 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (75215) (Council District 7): S. MALCOLM X BOULEVARD onthe north, COOMBS STREET on the west, DATHE STREET on the east, and CLEVELAND STREET on the south.

Control Area:The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 3900 FRANK STREET (75210) (Council District 7): S. FITZHUGH AVENUE onthe north, COOLIDGE STREET on the west, MITCHELL STREET on the east, and BERTRAND AVENUE on the south.

Control Area:The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 5500 NORTHAVEN (75229) (Council District 13): FOREST LANE onthe north, STRAIT LANE on the west, NORTHGATE CIRCLE on the east, and ROYAL LANE on the south.

Control Area:The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 6100 LAZY RIVER DRIVE (75241) (Council District 8): WAGON WHEELS TRAIL onthe north, SINGING HILLS DRIVE on the west, S. LANCASTER ROAD on the east, and COVER DRIVE on the south.

Control Area:The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 6900 Churchill Way (75230) (Council District 11): LBJ FREEWAY onthe north, MARBROOK DRIVE on the west, PARK CENTRAL DRIVE on the east, and FOREST LANE on the south.

Control Area:The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 7100 JOYCE WAY (75225) (Council District 13):STONETRAIL DRIVEonthe north, THACKERY STREET on the west, GLEN ALBENS CIRCLE on the east, and PARK LANE on the south.

Control Area:The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: 7300 CLIFFBROOK DRIVE (75254) (Council District 11):ROLLING ACRES DRIVE onthe north, HILLCREST ROAD on the west, COIT ROAD on the east, and PALDAO DRIVE 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 withthe spray are advised to washthe 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 St. (Code Administration) O: 214-670-5708
7901 Goforth Rd. (North Central, North East) O: 214-670-9703
2721 Municipal St. (South East) O:214-671-0978
320 East Jefferson Blvd. (Central/South Central) O:214-948-4587
4230 W. Illinois Ave. (South West) O:214-670-6860
9803 Harry Hines Blvd. (North West) O:214-670-9713

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 additionalinformation on mosquito control, visit www.dallascitynews.net/fightthebite.

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