Mosquito spraying in an area of Flower Mound continues, as Flower Mound officials reported July 21 that the town’s Environmental Health Services Division confirmed a mosquito sample collected in the 3800 block of Raintree Drive has tested positive for West Nile Virus.

This is the ninth positive mosquito sample found in town this year, a town news release states.

The details

Flower Mound officials have scheduled spraying operations in the approximate one-half square-mile radius surrounding the specified area between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. July 22 and July 23. Residents in the affected neighborhoods will be notified by the Everbridge notification system and signs placed at major intersections within the spraying area.

People wanting to sign up for Everbridge notifications may visit www.flowermound.gov/emergencynotifications.

Zooming in

During spraying, residents are advised to minimize exposure when possible, the release states. It adds that residents should consider these precautionary steps:

• Stay indoors during spraying events.
• If you’re outside or in a vehicle at the time, stay alert for the spraying truck and maintain a safe distance.
• If the spray should contact your skin or eyes, wash skin with soap and water, and rinse eyes with water or a saline solution.
• Close windows and doors to your home.
• Wash exposed fruits and vegetables before eating.

“There are no special precautions or waiting period recommendations for swimming pools regarding ground spraying,” officials stated in the release. “Town staff will continue to conduct additional inspections and monitor the area after treatment. The insecticide used in spraying is applied at ultra-low levels, breaks down quickly and does not leave a toxic residue. It will not harm outside pets. Spraying operations may be rescheduled if weather conditions are not suitable.”

For more information, contact Flower Mound Environmental Services at 972-874-6340 or access www.flowermound.gov/mosquitos.