Residents in Euless, brace yourselves for some buzzing aversion as the city gears up for a mosquito-spraying operation today. After weekly traps flagged the presence of West Nile Virus in these pesky insects, the city has decided to act posthaste. This tactical strike against the bloodsuckers will occur in Zone 3 and Zone 5, kicking off at 9:00 p.m., courtesy of the Tarrant County Public Health’s advice, as reported by the City of Euless.
For those planning to bask in the twilight outdoors, a change of plans is in order. The city has laid down a few recommendations: Persons and pets should remain inside, covering up fish ponds and organic gardens as an extra precaution. Driving around the spray vehicle should bring caution to mind, especially when passing it with care. And, just to round out the evening, keep off from window-unit air conditioners or at least set these to recirculate indoor air. They’ve covered all bases.
For those inquiring about the composition of the spray, the product being utilized is BIOMIST 4+4 ULV. According to the City of Euless, “Pesticides that are used for mosquito control have been deemed by the EPA not to pose an unreasonable risk to human health.”…