Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) has confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) in two mosquito samples from Carrollton. The positive samples were found in mosquito management areas 3A and 5A, with area 3A bounded by West Hebron Parkway and several major roads including the Sam Rayburn Tollway, and area 5A lying between Trinity Mills Road and North Josey Lane. In response, Carrollton Animal Services is set to conduct ground-based insecticide spraying on July 2 and 3, starting around 9 p.m., weather conditions permitting, as reported by the City of Carrollton, Texas.
Residents in the affected neighborhoods have been advised by Cory Heiple, Environmental Services Director, to strictly adhere to the '4Ds' to mitigate the risk of infection. In a statement to the community, Heiple emphasized the need to "DEET All Day, Every Day", suggesting the use of repellant, dressing in long and light-colored clothing, draining standing water, and limiting outdoor activities, especially during dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most fierce. These practices are part of a proactive public health strategy to prevent the spread of WNV as part of Carrollton's larger mosquito surveillance and control program, as cited by the City of Carrollton, Texas.
Earlier in the season, Carrollton had reported its first WNV-positive mosquito sample in area 6B, as noted by a June post on the city's official website. The boundaries for area 6B include Belt Line Road, Josey Lane, Keller Springs Road, and Carrollton’s eastern City limits. Following the initial detection, ground-based spraying was similarly conducted in an attempt to quickly address the mosquito population carrying the virus.
As part of the city's ongoing efforts to educate and protect the public, Heiple has strongly advocated for residents to "remove all areas of standing water in and around your home" and to wear protective clothing. These steps are intended not only to reduce individual risk but also to collectively lessen the potential for a wider outbreak. Travis Caperton, Animal Services Manager, is available for contact for further information regarding the city's efforts against WNV, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and awareness in this public health matter.
