Newsletter BOX: City of Dallas will conduct mosquito spraying today and tomorrow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact:

Sept. 19, 2013 Crystal Woods - Code Compliance Department

(214) 670-9573

City of Dallas to conduct mosquito spraying Thursday and Friday

Dallas – The City of Dallas will conduct mosquito spraying for West Nile Virus in the 1200 block of Elmwood Way. Weather permitting; spraying will be conducted from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Thursday Sept. 19 and Friday Sept. 20.

The area to be sprayed is within an area bounded generally on the north by Burlington Boulevard, on the west by Waverly Drive, bounded by Ferndale Avenue on the south and Vernon Avenue 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.

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.

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