Mosquito
Spraying Scheduled For Thursday Night (9/27)
The
City of Benbrook is spraying for mosquitoes within a half-mile radius of the 1400
block of Vernon Castle Avenue in Benbrook. The spray area is generally bounded by Mesquite Trail to the north; Rio
Grande Drive to the south; Duane Street to the west; and Timberline Drive to
the east (see map attached).
City
crews will begin spraying at approximately 11:00 PM on Thursday evening, September 27, and conclude by 6:00 AM the
following morning, Friday, September 28, weather permitting.
The
spraying is in response to a positive reading of West Nile Virus in a mosquito
found in one of the traps used to obtain samples for testing, as confirmed by
Tarrant County Public Health.
The
amount of mosquito control pesticide that is sprayed from the truck is not
harmful to people or pets. However, as with any pesticide, it is a good
idea to keep exposure to a minimum.
The
City of Benbrook would like to remind residents of the importance of taking
personal protective measures to safeguard against West Nile Virus. Residents should routinely dump standing
water on their property, use repellent, and dress appropriately if outdoors,
especially from dusk to dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
For more information, contact Bennett Howell at
817-249-6063 or bhowell@benbrook-tx.gov.
Bennett C. Howell, III, PE, CFM
Director of Public Services
City of Benbrook
911 Winscott Road
Benbrook, Texas 76126