There have been two deaths from the West Nile virus so far in Dallas.
Here’s a map of the areas the City of Dallas has sprayed this year for West Nile
Preventing mosquito bites is the best way to avoid getting the West Nile Virus, and the elderly are particularly susceptible. Remember the Four D’s:
- DRAIN standing water in your yard and neighborhood. Standing water can be found in swimming pools that are not kept clean, ponds, pet watering dishes, birdbaths, potted plants, old tires, empty containers, toys and clogged rain gutters.
- DUSK/DAWN are the times of day you should stay indoors when mosquitoes are most active.
- DRESS in long-sleeved shirts and wear pants when you are outside. Spray thin clothing with insect repellent.
- DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide) is an ingredient to look for in your insect repellent.