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West Nile cases in Flower Mound grows to seven
From staff reports
The Texas Department of State Health Services has reported a mosquito sampling collected near the 3000 block of Brookhollow has tested positive for carrying the West Nile virus. In addition, two additional mosquito samples collected from the general area northwest of Forest Vista Elementary School and southeast of Oakwood Court tested positive for West Nile virus.
The town of Flower Mound will conduct spraying operations in the approximate one-half square-mile radius surrounding the specified areas between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Monday. Spraying operations may be rescheduled to the evening of Tuesday if weather conditions are not suitable. Residents in the affected areas will be notified with community signs placed at major intersections within the spraying area, and are advised to minimize exposure when possible.
The Denton County Health Department epidemiologist has confirmed two additional cases of West Nile infection in the town, marking the sixth and seventh confirmed human cases this year in the community. One resident was diagnosed with West Nile fever and the other was diagnosed with the virus.
The following precautionary steps are advisable:
Stay indoors during spray events if possible
If outside or in a vehicle during this time, be alert for the spray vehicle and maintain a safe distance
If the spray should contact your skin or eyes, wash skin with soap and water, and rinse eyes with water or saline solution
Close windows and doors
Wash exposed fruits and vegetables
Remember the FOUR D’s - “Dress, DEET, Dusk and Dawn, and Drain”
There are no special precautions or waiting periods recommended for swimming pools as a result of the spraying. The 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. Flower Mound Environmental Services responds to all mosquito concerns with an inspection of the area, larvicidal treatment of any potential mosquito breeding areas, and increased efforts to eliminate areas of standing water.
For information, contact Flower Mound Environmental Services at 972-874-6340.
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