Denton County is taking measures to combat a public health concern following the identification of a positive West Nile Virus (WNV) mosquito trap in an unincorporated area south of Argyle. The Denton County Public Health (DCPH) has laid out a schedule to conduct ground fogging, a mosquito control method that involves dispersing pesticides through the air to kill mosquitoes.
According to an alert on Denton County's official website, the ground fogging will be starting today and run through Saturday, November 2. The operations, which will involve truck-based ultra-low volume fogging, are set to take place between 9 PM and 5 AM, pending favorable weather conditions.
In addition to the scheduled fogging, DCPH is urging residents to adopt preventative measures to reduce their risk of WNV infection. These steps include draining standing water in and around homes, dressing in protective clothing such as long sleeves and pants, and using EPA-registered repellents containing active ingredients like DEET or Picaridin.
