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From: City of Dallas <dallas@service.govdelivery.com>
Date: Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 10:52 AM
Subject: City of Dallas spraying delayed to Tuesday and Wednesday due to weather
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

July 15, 2014 Crystal Woods – Code Compliance

(214) 670-9573

City of Dallas spraying delayed to Tuesday
and Wednesday due to weather

Dallas – A mosquito pool was confirmed positive for West Nile Virus near the 6600 block of Brookshire Drive in the 75230 zip code. Mosquito spraying did not occur on Monday, July 14 due to weather conditions. Mosquito control spraying will not occur during rain or if the wind speed is 10 mph or greater. If these conditions exist, spraying will be delayed until the next available night.

Weather permitting; the area delineated below is scheduled for mosquito control spraying between
9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Tuesday July 15 and Wednesday July 16.

Control Area: The area to be sprayed is generally bounded by Azalea Lane on the north, Tulane Blvd. on the west, Airline Road on the east and Walnut Hill Lane on the south.

While the insecticide is approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for treatment, residents in the above areas should avoid contact with the spray by staying indoors. Persons inside a vehicle while trucks are actively spraying should remain in their vehicles with the windows up and the air conditioner on until the trucks pass and the spray is no longer visible. Persons out during the scheduled spraying time should be alert for trucks and should not follow them. Residents who come in contact with the spray are advised to wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water. The spray breaks down quickly in the presence of sunlight and has no residual effect.

Protection against mosquito bites

Dallas residents are urged to take precautions against mosquito bites by reducing outdoor activity during evening and nighttime hours. Residents who are outside during these times should cover their arms and legs and use a mosquito repellant.

Prevent mosquito breeding

Residents should eliminate standing water to prevent mosquito breeding and the spread of West Nile Virus. Breeding places for mosquitoes include swimming pools that are not kept clean, stagnant ponds, pet watering dishes, birdbaths, potted plants, old tires, empty containers, toys and clogged rain gutters and French drains. Standing water should be eliminated promptly, as mosquitoes can grow from egg to adult in as little as seven days.

To report standing water or mosquito problems Dallas residents should call 3-1-1. For additional information on mosquito control visit www.dallascityhall.com.