The authorities are not taking any chances after discovering five mosquito pools tested positive for West Nile virus this week. These results add up to 13 positive tests this season, prompting immediate action. In response to the findings, the City of Frisco will undergo ground spraying efforts to control the mosquito population starting at 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, ending at 5 a.m. on Sunday, September 15, and repeating the following night, conditions allowing.
With specific neighborhoods targeted for spraying, residents from varying developments, such as Creekside at Preston, Panther Creek Estates, and the upscale Starwood, are advised to take precautions. The city's contractor will spray, focusing on areas where the positive samples were found—a detailed map of the affected neighborhoods is available on the city's website. Although a potential human case of West Nile virus was reported last week in Collin County, the Texas Department of State Health Services has yet to confirm any human cases in Frisco this year.
Community members are advised to follow 'Wear, Apply, and Remove' to protect against mosquitoes. Wear long sleeves and pants during dawn and dusk, use EPA-approved insect repellents with DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus, and get rid of standing water where mosquitoes can breed. These tips from the Texas DSHS help reduce the risk of mosquito bites and West Nile Virus.
For those looking to stay informed or contribute to preventing mosquito breeding, information is available on the city's website or by contacting the City of Frisco’s Health & Food Safety Division.
