Mosquito Control and West Nile Virus

With the onset of warmer and wetter climatic conditions, the City's Environmental Health Division has begun larvacide treatments of selected areas. (map of treated area)

The most productive method of controlling mosquitoes is to eliminate any
habitat in which they would thrive or be attracted to. While the city continues
to treat limited common areas, the greatest preventative impact comes from measures taken by each property owner.

The most effective way to avoid any mosquito-borne illness is to take the
following simple precautions around the home:

• Remove any containers or habitat in which mosquitoes can breed (i.e. old tires, flower pot saucers, garbage cans and lids, buckets, toys, stopped-up gutters or anything that can hold water for an extended period of time
• Change pet water daily
• Keep windows and screens closed to prevent mosquitoes from entering
  your home
• Remove any standing water around your home
• Keep swimming pools treated and circulated
• Place bug lights as far away from the house as possible

For more information, contact Environmental Services at 214.509.4145 or
email to jallette@cityofallen.org