Duncanville residents should brace for the hum of pesticide sprayers in the night as the City, following recommendations from Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS), launches an aerial assault on mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus. The targeted ground spraying will occur across neighborhood skies plagued by the buzzing vectors on Thursday, September 12 and Friday, September 13 from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, conditions permitting, where the offenders were detected in the 75116 and 75137 zip codes. If inclement weather strikes on Thursday, the battle against these unwanted pests will shift to Friday and Saturday nights, according to the City of Duncanville.
Dodge the mist and tuck in the pets, for residents lying within the spray zone are encouraged, to stay indoors during these operations. A map detailing the area of focus is made available for those who wish to see if their streets fall within this perimeter. The city's vigilant staff will meanwhile continue to scrutinize potential mosquito hotbeds even outside scheduled spraying times.
With standing water being a nursery for the winged nuisances, locals are asked to eliminate such breeding grounds and keep a vigilant eye on neglected pools and homes which may serve as a haven for mosquitoes. Concerns can be voiced to Duncanville Health Services with a simple call to (972) 780-5000 or through a swift report via the OurDuncanville app, easily downloaded from both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
In the perennial struggle against these carriers of the West Nile Virus, Duncanville advocates an armament of insect repellent brandishing DEET, omnipotent in its protection. Additionally, citizens are advised to seek refuge indoors during the twilight hours of dawn and dusk, when these creatures are at their most voracious. For those intent on repelling efforts without their consent, a no-spray list offers sanctuary – contact Kiki Smith via [email protected] or Vickie Sloan at [email protected] to claim this respite.
