From: City of Dallas <dallas@service.govdelivery.com>
Date: Fri, Jul 18, 2014 at 11:40 AM
Subject: Areas in North Central Dallas to be sprayed for West Nile Virus Saturday and Sunday
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July 18, 2014 Crystal Woods – Code Compliance
Areas in North Central Dallas to be sprayed for West Nile Virus Saturday and Sunday
Dallas –Areas in North Central Dallas are scheduled for mosquito control spraying Saturday and Sunday night. Mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus were found earlier this week near the 6600 block of Brookshire Drive in the 75230 zip code and the 7100 block of Valley View Lane in the 75240 zip code. Mosquito spraying did not occur July 14 through 17 due to weather conditions.
Additionally, the first human case of West Nile Virus in the City of Dallas was confirmed in the 75230 zip code near the radius of the Brookshire Drive location and therefore the ground spraying radius of Brookshire Drive will be expanded. Weather permitting; the areas delineated below are scheduled for mosquito control spraying between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Saturday July 19 and Sunday July 20.
Control Areas: The areas to be sprayed are within an area generally bounded by:
The 6600 block of Brookshire Drive: Azalea Lane on the north, Tulane Boulevard on the west, Airline Road on the east and Walnut hill Lane on the south.
Expanded radius of Brookshire Drive: Woodthrush Drive on the north, Hillcrest Road on the west, North Central Expressway (75) on the east and Glenshannon Circle on the south.
7100 block of Valley View Lane: Elmridge Drive on the north, Ridgeview Circle on the west, Flagstone Lane on the east and Helsem Way on the south.
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.
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 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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Jeremy Tobias Matthews
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