A mosquito trap collected this week in the High Pointe neighborhood tested positive for West Nile Virus. Dallas County plans to ground spray for mosquitoes Thursday and Sunday nights, Sept. 29 and Oct. 2 starting at 9:00 pm. Spraying will occur in the residential areas west of Hwy. 67 and north of FM 1382.
Dallas County Health & Human Services officials warn that we are still in mosquito season and residents should continue to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
Remove any standing water where mosquitoes can breed.
Use repellent containing DEET
Wear long sleeves
Avoid being outside around dawn and dusk