11012018 Press Release - City Entered Risk Level 4 of Mosquito Plan (Nov. 2018) IH FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DENTON Jessica Rogers • (940) 349-7531 • Jessica.Rogers@cityofdenton.com
City Entered Risk Level 4 of Mosquito Surveillance and Response Plan
Denton under Public Health Warning due to Positive West Nile Virus Samples
DENTON, TX, Nov. 1, 2018—On Nov. 1, the City of Denton entered Risk Level 4—Public
Health Warning of the Mosquito Surveillance and Response Plan. Risk Level 4 was triggered
because a sample of mosquitoes collected on Oct. 29 from a trap located at North Lakes Park, on
Windsor Road, tested positive for West Nile virus. This is the second positive sample this
season.
At Risk Level 4, the City will continue to conduct routine surveys of adult mosquitoes,which
will be identified to species level and screened for the presence of viruses. The locations where
disease-carrying mosquitoes were captured will be indicated on a map that is available on the
City of Denton's website at www.cityofdenton.com. The amount of biological agents (Bti)
applied to kill mosquito larva will be increased over previous Risk Level amounts. The City will
also increase public education emphasizing source reduction,personal protection, and disease
symptoms.
While the City is working proactively to control mosquito populations and lower the threat of
West Nile virus, citizen involvement is essential. "Mosquito control efforts in past seasons have
been successful, which would not have been possible without the source reduction and
larviciding efforts of Denton citizens," said Deborah Viera, Assistant Director of Environmental
Services.
Eliminating breeding grounds is the most important and effective mosquito prevention measure.
Help the City control Denton's mosquito population by eliminating standing water from these
and other areas and your property.
• Open trash/recycling carts • Flower pots and saucers
• Boats and pool covers • Leaky hoses
• Fountains and bird baths • Wagons and other toys
• Clogged rain gutters • Ponds
• Low areas •Neglected pools
• Water bowls for pets • Tires
• Buckets and barrels • Piles of trash or debris
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The City of Denton Water Utilities Department has a limited supply of Bti briquettes that
residents can pick up in limited quantities (two per resident) while the supply lasts. Residents
will be required to show their driver's license or a current City of Denton utility bill to prove
Denton residency.
City Bti distribution locations:
• Water Administration located at 901 A Texas St. in the Utility Service Center Monday through
Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• City of Denton Composting located at 1100 S. Mayhill Rd. in the Pecan Creek Water
Reclamation Facility; Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Detailed information about the steps residents can take to reduce the mosquito population and
increase their protection against West Nile virus can be found at www.cityofdenton.com. Other
resources include the Texas Department of Health Services website at www.dshs.state.tx.us and
the Denton County Health Department website at www.dentoncounty.com/wnv.
Contact: Deborah Viera, (940) 349-7162, Deborah.Viera@cityofdenton.com
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