MOSQUITOS TEST POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE || September 4, 2024

Trapped mosquitos in the Bourland area tested positive for West Nile Virus. Trucks will begin spraying at dusk for approximately two to three hours on Wednesday, September 4, Thursday, September 5, and Friday, September 6, weather permitting. The spraying will take place between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. each evening. It is recommended that citizens stay indoors during this time. To avoid mosquito bites, apply insect repellent on exposed skin and clothing when you go outdoors. Use an EPA-registered insect repellent such as those containing DEET. Permethrin sprayed on clothing provides protection through several washes. Products with a higher percentage of DEET as an active ingredient generally give longer protection.

For more preventative measures, visit https://www.ci.greenville.tx.us/720/Mosquito-Prevention. Don’t spray repellent on the skin under clothing. Don’t use permethrin on the skin; for details on when and how to apply repellent, visit https://www.cdc.gov/westnile/index.html.

Maps show the areas to be sprayed.