The City of Dallas is ramping up its defenses against the West Nile Virus after mosquito samples in several neighborhoods tested positive for the disease. In a bulletin released by the City of Dallas, it was announced that targeted spraying efforts are slated to take place from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on consecutive nights, weather permitting, to curb the spread of virus-carrying mosquitoes. The areas chosen for spraying include blocks within the vicinity of Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Joyce Way, and Northaven.
Specifically, treatment will be concentrated in regions bounded by S. Malcolm X Boulevard, Coombs Street, Dathe Street, and Cleveland Street in the 2300 block of Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Another area includes Stonetrail Drive, Thackery Street, Glen Albens Circle, and Park Lane in the 7100 block of Joyce Way. The third area encompasses Forest Lane, Northgate Circle, Hillcrest Road, and Royal Lane in the 6300 block of Northaven. With the looming threat of West Nile Virus, residents within these demarcations should expect to hear the buzzing of trucks dispersing EPA-approved insecticides designed to disrupt the mosquito life cycle.
The city bulletin urges locals to take practical steps to minimize exposure. Staying indoors during spraying hours is recommended. Should persons find themselves near the spraying operations, they are advised to keep their car windows up and air conditioning on until trucks pass and the spray dissipates. Direct contact with the insecticide warrants immediate washing of the affected skin area with soap and water, as the city emphasizes. These precautions are critical since, despite the insecticide’s quick breakdown in sunlight, direct contact can pose risks…