Richardson officials stated mosquitoes caught in a trap tested positive for West Nile virus, due to this the health department will begin spraying affected areas Sunday and Monday night, April 14th & 15th.
People can follow the four D’s to protect themselves:
- Wear a repellent with deet
- Drain any standing water
- Dress in a manner that minimizes skin exposure. Long sleeves and pants when possible.
- Avoid being out at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
Neighborhoods to be sprayed:
- W. Campbell Rd. south to W. Arapaho Rd.; Coit Rd. east to Central Expressway (US75).
- E. Lookout Dr. south to Apollo Rd.; Plano Rd. east to Jupiter Rd.
- President George Bush Turnpike east to Breckinridge Park, and between the northern and southern borders of the city
The times are subject to change due to weather conditions of winds being over 10 mph or rain.
Mild winter equals major bugs.