Carrollton Reports Positive Mosquito Traps

Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) has confirmed two mosquito samples testing positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in Carrollton. The samples were collected from the mosquito management areas 5A and 7A. Area 5A is located between Trinity Mills Road, I-35E, West Frankford Road, and North Josey Lane. Area 7A is located between Whitlock Lane, Broadway Street, Josey Lane, and Belt Line Road. These areas can be viewed in detail at cityofcarrollton.com/westnile. The City of Carrollton conducts mosquito trapping in seven areas of the city each week during the mosquito season, May-October, and has collected 56 samples so far this year.

Carrollton Animal Services will conduct ground-based spraying in the neighborhoods outlined above, weather permitting, Tuesday, July 15 and Wednesday, July 16, beginning around 9 p.m. and continuing until completed. Spraying will not be conducted in the event of wind speeds in excess of 15 mph or inclement weather.

Cory Heiple, Environmental Services Director, encourages citizens to practice the '4Ds' to reduce the risk of WNV:

• DEET All Day, Every Day: Whenever you are outside, use insect repellants that contain DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
• DRESS: Wear long, loose, and light-colored clothing outside.
• DRAIN: Remove all areas of standing water in and around your home.
• DUSK & DAWN: Limit outdoor activities during dusk and dawn hours when mosquitoes are most active.

Contact Travis Caperton, Animal Services Manager, at (972) 466-3170 or visit cityofcarrollton.com/westnile for more information regarding the City of Carrollton's response to these positive sample results.