In response to a mosquito pool testing positive for West Nile Virus, the city of McKinney will initiate mosquito control spraying within a one-mile radius of the affected area. The spraying is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., covering the area around 2800 Barnsley Drive, weather permitting.
This spraying is part of McKinney’s ongoing efforts to control the spread of West Nile Virus, which has seen an increase across North Texas this year. Previously, the city of McKinney sprayed at Central Expressway, Virginia Parkway, Lacebark Lane, Eldorado Parkway and John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Residents in the spray area are advised to stay indoors and bring pets inside during the spraying hours. If you prefer not to have your property sprayed, you can contact McKinney Health Compliance at 972-547-7447 to request an exclusion.
Signs will be posted within the spray zone at major intersections to inform residents. Additional information, including a map of the affected area, will be available on the city’s website at McKinneyTexas.org/MosquitoControl.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights that West Nile Virus is the most common mosquito-borne disease in the U.S., with peak activity during the summer and fall months. Nearby cities like Frisco have also ramped up their mosquito control efforts, with spraying scheduled in various neighborhoods to mitigate the spread of the virus.
Residents are encouraged to take precautions such as wearing long sleeves and pants during peak mosquito activity, using insect repellent and removing standing water where mosquitoes breed.
There are currently no vaccines or specific treatments for West Nile Virus in humans and while most infected individuals remain asymptomatic, about 20% may experience symptoms like fever and approximately 1 in 150 may develop severe, potentially fatal, illness. If you notice symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, disorientation or and/or neck stiffness seek medical attention immediately.
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