Newsletter BOX: City of Dallas to conduct mosquito spraying Sunday and Monday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact:

Sept. 27, 2013 Crystal Woods - Code Compliance Department

(214) 670-9573

City of Dallas to conduct mosquito spraying Sunday and Monday

Dallas - Mosquito pools were confirmed positive for West Nile Virus in the area around 11400 Park Central in the 75230 zip code. Additionally, the City will spray based on high mosquito counts in the area around 6100 Royal Crest and around 2400 Grafton. Weather permitting; mosquito spraying will be conducted from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Sunday Sept. 29 and Monday Sept. 30 from 10 p.m. until 3 a.m.

Control Areas for 11400 Park Central Drive: The area to be sprayed is within an area bounded generally on the north by Forest Lane, on the west by St. Michaels Drive, bounded by Royal Lane, on the south and Vanguard Way on the east.

Control Areas for 6100 Royal Crest Drive: The area to be sprayed is within an area bounded generally on the north by Preston Haven Drive, on the west by Jamestown Road, bounded by Royal Lane on the south and Edgemere Road on the east.

Control Areas for 3400 Grafton Avenue: The area to be sprayed is within an area bounded generally on the north by Clarendon Drive, on the west by Dryden Avenue bounded by June Drive, on the south, and Ravinia 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.