After finding mosquitos that tested positive for the virus, health department workers will spray the area from Rowlett Creek in the west, Murphy Road in the east, the city's border with Plano in the north and its border with Garland in the south. Spraying will take place between 9 p.m. and 4:30 a.m. June 14-15, weather permitting.
Areas that have tested positive for the virus are sprayed twice as part of the city’s plan to increase the response to the virus. Other measures being taken include early monitoring of mosquito traps placed around the city, using larvicide and mosquito-eating fish in creeks and stagnant water, and urging residents to protect themselves when they go outside.
This is the first positive test for West Nile virus this year since the city began testing mosquitos weekly in April.
The city offers an interactive map with test results and treatment history for areas across Richardson along with and mosquito-related information on its website.
