The Town of Flower Mound Environmental Health Services Division has confirmed mosquito samples collected in the 1700 block of Timber Creek and 3800 block of Kirkpatrick have tested positive for the West Nile virus.
These are the fifth and sixth positive mosquito samples found in the town this year.
Spraying operations are scheduled— weather permitting– in the approximate one-half square-mile radius surrounding those areas this Monday through Wednesday between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Residents in the affected neighborhoods will be notified by the community notification call system and community signs placed at major intersections within the spraying area. Residents are advised to minimize exposure when possible.
The following precautionary steps are also advisable:
- Stay indoors during spraying events if possible
- If outside or in a vehicle during this time, be alert for the spraying truck and maintain a safe distance
- If the spray should contact skin or eyes, wash skin with soap and water, and rinse eyes with water or saline solution
- Close windows
- Wash exposed fruits and vegetables before eating
There are no special precautions or waiting period recommendations for swimming pools regarding ground spraying. Town staff will continue to conduct additional inspections and monitor the area after treatment. The insecticide used in spraying is applied at ultra-low levels, breaks down quickly, and does not leave a toxic residue, according to town officials.
For more information, contact Flower Mound Environmental Services at 972.874.6340 or visit www.flower-mound.com/mosquitoes.
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