PRESS RELEASE – MOSQUITOS TEST POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE
GREENVILLE: Trapped mosquitos, in the area of Arnold Park, tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Trucks will begin spraying at approximately 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, Thursday, June 23, and Friday, June 24, weather permitting. The spraying will take about 3-4 hours. 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.
Source: https://www.ci.greenville.tx.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2628
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