Newsletter BOX: City of Dallas to conduct mosquito spraying in Oak Cliff and North Dallas this weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact:

Sept. 6, 2013 Crystal Woods – Code Compliance

(214) 670-9573

City of Dallas to conduct mosquito spraying in Oak Cliff this weekend

Dallas – Mosquito pools were confirmed positive for West Nile Virus in the Oak Cliff area around 1222 Elmwood Blvd and in the North Dallas area around 6906 Church Hill Way. Weather permitting; mosquito spraying will be conducted Saturday Sept. 7 and Sunday Sept. 8 from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m

Control Areas for 1222 Elmwood Blvd: The area to be sprayed is within an area bounded generally on the north by Burlington Blvd, on the west by Waverly Drive, bounded by Ferndale Avenue, on the south, and Vernon Avenue on the east.

Control Areas for 6906 Church Hill Way: The area to be sprayed is within an area bounded generally on the north by Hillcrest Plaza Drive, on the west by Marbrook Drive, bounded by Forest Lane on the south, and Creek Forest Drive 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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