Mosquitoes in Dallas have brought more than discomfort, They're harboring the West Nile Virus. In response, Dallas is slated for pesticide spraying in several neighborhoods to control the situation. As reported by the City of Dallas, the treatments are planned for tonight and tomorrow night, starting October 1st, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., weather allowing.
Residents within sprayed areas, defined by landmarks like 200 Lakeridge Drive and 1000 N. Bagley Street, are advised to steer clear by remaining indoors during spraying hours. When the trucks, visible by the mist of insecticide they leave in their wake, pass through, individuals in vehicles should keep windows up and the air on. And, those who encounter the spray should instantly seek refuge behind soap and water.
Public health officials are sounding the call for Dallasites to wear armor against mosquito bites, which translates to covering up and using repellents, especially during peak mosquito hours in the evening and night. Standing water should be drained posthaste. Places like neglected swimming pools, birdbaths, and rain gutters are invitations to mosquitoes, urging them to settle and multiply.
From pet dishes to playgrounds, any object collecting water can transform into a mosquito metropolis within a mere seven days. Mosquito dunks, helpful in rendering standing water hostile to mosquito larvae, are available for free at several Code Compliance Services District Offices.
