In response to a positive West Nile Virus (WNV) mosquito sample, the City of Arlington commenced targeted ground spraying in specific areas to mitigate the spread of virus-infected mosquitoes. The affected region, centered around Park Hill Drive at Mossy Oak Street in Arlington, underwent spraying on two consecutive nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., beginning the previous night and concluding tonight, weather permitting, according to the City of Arlington.
The city conducted these measures only in locations with confirmed virus presence, following guidelines set by the Arlington Health Authority, Tarrant County Public Health, and the CDC. The goal of the spraying was to reduce the adult mosquito population known to carry the West Nile Virus, using a water-soluble permethrin solution. Alongside these efforts, Arlington’s proactive measures throughout the mosquito season included routine trapping and the use of larvicides in intermittent low-lying water collections, which were identified as potential breeding sites for mosquitoes.
Preventive public health strategies remained a priority in Arlington’s collaboration with Tarrant County Public Health. Residents were encouraged to wear long sleeves and pants when outdoors, use insect repellents containing DEET, and diligently eliminate any standing water in personal and communal spaces to curb mosquito breeding. For persistent shallow waters, the use of biological larvicides, or "mosquito dunks," was recommended to eliminate mosquito larvae.
