UPDATE: The City of Irving will conduct a truck-mounted ultralow volume (ULV) fogging from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., July 28-30, weather permitting. The areas to be spayed are: IRV-26, IRV-29, IRV-32, IRV-41 and IRV-44.
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IRVING, TX — Dallas County Health and Human Services has confirmed that five additional mosquito traps in Irving have tested positive for the West Nile Virus. The latest positive results come from traps located in ZIP codes 75038, 75039, 75061, and 75062.
The City of Irving continues year-round mosquito control efforts and will conduct targeted spraying in the affected areas. Truck-mounted ultralow volume (ULV) fogging is scheduled nightly from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., weather permitting.
Recent treatment dates and areas (based on Spay Zone locations) include:
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July 21: IRV-16, IRV-40, IRV-52, and IRV-55
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July 10: IRV-3, IRV-45, and IRV-57
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June 30: IRV-2, IRV-17, and IRV-59
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June 12: IRV-10 and IRV-25
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May 23: IRV-25
Residents in these zones are advised to stay indoors during scheduled spraying and to avoid contact with the insecticide. Those who are outside should not follow the spray trucks and should remain in vehicles with windows up and air conditioning on if caught near spraying.
To reduce the risk of mosquito bites, residents are urged to:
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Limit outdoor activity during evening and nighttime hours
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Wear long sleeves and pants
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Use EPA-approved mosquito repellents
To help prevent mosquito breeding, residents should eliminate standing water around their homes. Common sources include birdbaths, clogged gutters, plant trays, toys, tires, and pet dishes. Mosquitoes can grow from egg to adult in as little as seven days.
