Mosquitos test positive for the West Nile Virus - ground spraying to occur.

Mosquitos testing positive for the West Nile Virus were discovered in Zone 5. Dallas County will perform ground spraying in the affected areas Wednesday, Sept. 3, and Thursday, Sept. 4, during the overnight hours between 9:00 P.M. and 5:00 A.M., weather conditions permitting.

Please refer to this map image to ascertain if you are in the affected area. Residents who do live in the affected area should stay indoors and avoid contact with the insecticide.

Dallas County Health officials are working with the City of Rowlett to minimize the risk of residents contracting mosquito borne diseases through education, inspections and abatement activities. Residents are urged to inspect their own property for standing water such as clogged roof gutters, potted plants, birdbaths, French drains or other containers that may catch and hold water for several days.

Residents with health concerns can opt out of property spraying by emailing [email protected] to be added to the "No Spray" list.

FREE Mosquito Dunks are available while supplies last to Rowlett residents who present a current utility bill or ID at Community Development, 5702 Rowlett Rd., Mon- Fri 7:30am-5:30pm.

For additional information on West Nile disease or mosquito breeding please contact Environmental Services at 972-412-6125 or the Dallas County Health Department at 214-819-2115, www.dallascounty.org.