In light of recent public health concerns, the City of Frisco is ramping up its mosquito control efforts after three mosquito pools tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). According to information provided by the City of Frisco, ground spraying will be conducted throughout several neighborhoods to mitigate the spread of the virus.
Frisco's official announcement detailed the planned response, with spraying scheduled for overnight sessions starting at 9 p.m. on September 21 and concluding at 5 a.m. on September 22. The operation will then be repeated the following night.
To control the mosquito population, the city will apply targeted pesticides in Custer Creek Farms, Stonelake Estates, and other residential areas. This decision follows an increase in mosquito activity, with 16 positive samples this season. Although Frisco's Health and Food Safety Division was notified of a possible human case of West Nile Virus, there have been no confirmed cases in the city.
Frisco authorities are urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites. They recommend wearing long sleeves and pants during dawn and dusk, using insect repellents with DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus, and removing stagnant water where mosquitoes breed. This advice, "Wear, Apply and Remove," is important in the fight against West Nile Virus.
For more information on prevention and the city's Mosquito Surveillance and Response Plan, residents can visit the resources page or contact the Health & Food Safety Division.
