Mosquito spraying occurs when mosquitoes trapped test positive for West Nile Virus or there is a higher number of uninfected mosquitoes than normal.
The City of Irving uses truck-mounted ultralow volume (ULV) fogging, which is performed in the overnight hours, weather permitting. ULV fogging is not dangerous to pets or people.
Mosquito spraying in Irving is based on positive West Nile virus findings or when trap thresholds, based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are met. Spraying targets areas near positive traps to help limit the spread of disease.
Spraying is just one prevention measure, and residents are urged to follow the Four D’s for protection. Spraying takes place overnight, typically from 10 or 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.
The pesticide degrades quickly and there is no accumulative or residual effect. However, for people concerned about exposure during spraying, health officials suggest the following precautions:
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