Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) has confirmed two mosquito samples testing positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in Carrollton, prompting the city to take immediate action.
The samples were collected from mosquito management areas 6B and 7B, which include neighborhoods between Belt Line Road, Josey Lane, Keller Springs Road and Carrollton’s eastern city limits, as well as the area bordered by Broadway Street, Belt Line Road, Josey Lane and Valwood Parkway. Ground-based spraying will occur on Tuesday, Sept. 10 and Wednesday, Sept. 11, weather permitting, starting at 9 p.m.
The city of Carrollton conducts mosquito trapping from May to October and has collected 119 samples this season. According to the official statement, the city will continue proactive measures to control mosquito populations and minimize the spread of the virus. However, they encourage residents to remain vigilant and follow the ‘4Ds’ for personal protection:
- Dress to protect: Wear long sleeves and long pants.
- Dusk, Daytime and Dawn: Protect yourself against mosquitoes anytime that you are outside.
- Defend: Wear insect repellent with DEET, Picaridin, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus or an effective alternative.
- Drain standing water: Eliminate any water that stands for longer than 5 days or treat water with larvicide according to the label.
The city’s mosquito management efforts come in response to ongoing concerns about West Nile Virus throughout North Texas. Nearby cities, such as The Colony and McKinney, have also reported positive mosquito samples and initiated targeted spraying to curb the spread.
Carrollton had previously conducted ground-based spraying on Aug. 26-27 after a positive WNV test in mosquito management area 5B, located between Old Denton Road, Trinity Mills Road, Josey Lane and Keller Springs Road.
For more information on Carrollton’s mosquito control efforts, residents are encouraged to visit the city’s West Nile Virus webpage or contact Travis Caperton, Animal Services Manager, at (972) 466-3170.
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