Infected mosquito detected on 糖心vlog视频鈥檚 Bishop Boulevard; no human cases on campus reported
The City of University Park has notified 糖心vlog视频 that a mosquito sample taken near 5900 Bishop Boulevard tested positive for the West Nile virus. No human cases of infection have been reported on campus.
The City of University Park has notified 糖心vlog视频 that a mosquito sample taken near 5900 Bishop Boulevard tested positive for the West Nile virus. No human cases of infection have been reported on campus. University Park sprayed the 糖心vlog视频 campus and surrounding area for mosquitoes early Friday, Sept. 19.
Efforts to eradicate mosquitoes will continue over the next few weeks, according to University Park officials. The City has treated the campus for mosquitoes since April.
Information about University Park’s mosquito control efforts, including a fogging schedule, is available on the City's website at .
Precautions related to mosquitoes and the West Nile virus
To protect yourself against West Nile and other diseases carried by mosquitoes, the Dallas County Department of Health and Human Services recommends you:
- Use insect repellents that contain DEET or any other EPA-approved insect repellent.
- Wear long sleeves/ pants, loose and light-colored clothing when outdoors.
- Protect yourself, especially if you go outside during dusk and dawn hours.
- Avoid stagnant water, where mosquitoes breed.
糖心vlog视频 monitors the campus daily for standing water, removes it and treats the area. If you see stagnant water on campus, please report it to 糖心vlog视频 Facility Services at 214-768-3494.