Newsletter BOX: City of Dallas to conduct mosquito ground spraying tonight and tomorrow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

July 19, 2013 Crystal Woods – Code Compliance

(214) 670-9573

City of Dallas to conduct mosquito spraying tonight and tomorrow

Dallas – A mosquito pool was confirmed positive for West Nile Virus in the Oak Cliff area around 3600 Mount Ranier. Weather permitting; mosquito ground spraying will be conducted from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20 from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m.

Control Areas: The area to be sprayed is within an area bounded generally on the north by Davis; on the west by Cockrell Hilll bounded by Meredith on the south and Westmoreland on the east.

The City will also spray based on an abundance of mosquitos in the area around 5347 Grovewood and in the area around 3425 Pondrom. Weather permitting; mosquito spraying will be conducted from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday July 22 and Tuesday, July 23 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Control Areas:

The area to be sprayed around the 5347 Grovewood is within an area bounded generally on the north by Scyene, on the west by Hancock, bounded by Second Ave on the south and Greenbay on the east.

Control Areas: The area to be sprayed around 3425 Pondrom is within an area bounded generally on the north by Pennsylvania on the west by 175, bounded by Metropolitan on the south and Malcolm X 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 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, residents should call 3-1-1. For more information on Mosquito Control visit www.dallascityhall.com.