HEATH, Texas — The City of Heath will conduct ground-based spraying after two mosquito pools tested positive for the West Nile virus.
HEATH, Texas — The City of Heath will conduct ground-based spraying after two mosquito pools tested positive for the West Nile virus.
“A mosquito sample taken in the area of Country Club and Eagle Pass tested positive for the West Nile Virus,” according to the City of Heath in a statement.
Spraying will be conducted on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, after 9 p.m. in the area between White Road, Horizon Road, and the southern leg of Starlight Pass at Kings Pass.
A second pool tested positive for West Nile Virus on Governors Road in the Heath Golf & Yacht Club development, the city announced on Tuesday night. Spraying will be conducted Wednesday, October 5, 2016, after 9 p.m.
“The city will continue to test for the West Nile Virus at locations throughout the city and conduct additional spraying as necessary,” stated the City of Heath. “To date, no cases of West Nile Virus infection have been reported in the city.”
The pesticide Permanone will be used to spray, according to the statement.
“Pesticides that are used for mosquito control have been judged by the EPA not to pose an unreasonable risk to human health,” states the city.
“Spraying is scheduled in the evening to limit exposure to people who may wish to avoid contact with the pesticide used to control mosquito populations,” continues the statement. “People who are concerned about exposure to a pesticide, such as those with chemical sensitivity or breathing conditions such as asthma, can reduce their potential for exposure by staying indoors during the application period.”
Additional information about spraying and precautions residents should take to avoid contact with mosquitos can be found on the City of Heath's website, here.
