Ground Mosquito Spraying Scheduled for Thursday and Friday
Posted on 09/11/2024
Ground Mosquito Spraying Scheduled for Thursday and Friday

Duncanville, TX - The City of Duncanville, at the recommendation and in cooperation with Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS), will be conducting ground spraying against mosquitoes on Thursday, September 12 and Friday, September 13 between the hours of 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM, weather permitting. The spraying is being conducted in response to the detection of West Nile Virus in three mosquito traps located in the 75116 and 75137 zip codes. If the weather prohibits spraying on Thursday night, spraying will be conducted on Friday and Saturday nights. Spraying will be performed in the targeted area within the City of Duncanville (see the attached map). Residents living within the spray zone are encouraged to remain indoors and bring their pets inside during spraying.

City staff will continue to monitor areas where mosquito breeding is most likely to occur.

To prevent the spread of mosquitoes, residents should remove all areas of standing water. Residents should also report all pools that are not well maintained and abandoned homes where mosquitoes are likely to breed to either City of Duncanville Health Services by calling (972) 780-5000 or through the OurDuncanville app, available on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Everyone should continue to protect themselves against the West Nile Virus by using insect repellent containing DEET. Citizens are also encouraged to remain indoors during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.

For more information on the scheduled ground mosquito spraying in Duncanville, contact Kiki Smith at (972) 780-5000.

Mosquito Pesticide FAQs

What pesticide is used for mosquito control?

Dallas County uses permethrin a synthetic pyrethroid commonly used in mosquito control programs due to its effectiveness. Permethrin has been registered by the EPA since 1979.

Can I opt-out of mosquito spraying?

Yes. Duncanville residents wanting to be on the no-spray list can email Kiki Smith at [email protected] or Vickie Sloan at [email protected] to have your address added.

The image shows a map of the city of Duncanville in Dallas County, Texas, outlining areas where mosquito ground spraying will take place. The title at the top reads "MOSQUITO SPRAYING" in blue capital letters. Below it, there's a schedule for the spraying, stating:  From 9 PM to 5 AM on:  Thursday, Sep. 12 Friday, Sep. 13 (Weather Permitting) The map uses red diagonal lines to indicate the designated spray areas within the city limits. Key streets such as W Camp Wisdom Road, N Cedar Ridge Road, and US Highway 67 are labeled, providing context for where the spraying will occur. The northern, southern, eastern, and western city limits are marked, showing the full extent of the spraying zones.  Other important features:  The spray area is primarily west of US Highway 67. The southern edge of the map touches the city limits, bordered by W Wheatland Road. North Cedar Ridge Road and W Camp Wisdom Road define much of the area in the northwest section. The text "City of Duncanville, Dallas County, Texas" appears at the bottom, along with a note indicating this is part of the city's Geographic Information System. The map provides clear guidance for residents on where mosquito spraying will take place during the scheduled time frame.

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