West Nile Virus Detected in South Irving: City Begins Fogging Operations

Dallas County Health and Human Services has identified the first positive mosquito pool of the season for West Nile Virus in South Irving, specifically in zip code 75061. The affected area is bordered by E. Highway 183 to the north, the Rock Island railroad track to the south, Loop 12 to the east, and Carl Road to the west.

In response, the City of Irving will conduct truck-mounted ultralow volume (ULV) fogging in this area from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. on May 26-29, weather permitting. ULV fogging is a method of mosquito control that uses a fine, cold mist of insecticide to reduce mosquito populations.

West Nile Virus is primarily spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people infected with West Nile Virus do not develop symptoms. About 1 in 5 people who are infected develop a fever with other symptoms such as headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. In rare cases (about 1 in 150), more severe illness affecting the brain and spinal cord can occur.