Mosquito Prevention + Protection
Irving conducts mosquito control activities year-round but increases those efforts from April through October, the most active mosquito season in North Texas.
The city's mosquito control staff works along with the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Dallas County Health and Human Services Department (DCHHS) to conduct surveillance and testing of the mosquito population for diseases including West Nile virus. Monitoring for mosquitoes occurs year-round.
Limiting Mosquito Populations
Mosquitoes must have standing water to begin their life cycle. Almost any vessel or area of standing water presents a potential “nursery” in which mosquitoes can develop. Residents are encouraged to follow these tips to eliminate mosquito-breeding areas from their homes and yards:
- Keep screens, windows and doors in good repair.
- Fix leaky outdoor faucets and sprinklers.
- Avoid overwatering lawns.
- On a weekly basis, rinse and refill birdbaths, pet watering dishes, flowerpots and saucers or other vessels to prevent stagnant water. (If the container cannot be easily drained, use mosquito dunks to prevent breeding.)
Residents also are encouraged to call the city’s Mosquito Hotline at (972) 721-3755 with tips on any stagnant water or mosquito activity in their neighborhoods or around the city.
Follow the Four D's
Follow the Four D’s
As always, the City of Irving advises residents to protect themselves from mosquito-transmitted diseases by following the Four D’s:
- Dusk/Dawn: The times of day to stay indoors.
- Dress: Wear long sleeves and long pants when outdoors during these times.
- DEET: An ingredient to look for when purchasing and using insect repellent. See the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) advice for insect repellent use and safety.
- Drain: Minimize outside standing water so it does not become a mosquito breeding site.
West Nile, Zika Viruses: Information + Prevention
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825 W. Irving Blvd.
3rd Floor
Irving, TX 75060
M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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