PRESS RELEASE: MOSQUITOS TEST POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE
GREENVILLE: Trapped mosquitos in the Ridgecrest area tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Trucks will be spraying Wednesday, September 16, Thursday, September 17, and Friday,
September 18, at 7:00 p.m., 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
active ingredient generally give longer protection.
For more preventive measures visit http://www.ci.greenville.tx.us/index.aspx?NID=720
Don’t spray repellent on skin under clothing. Don’t use permethrin on skin. For details on when and
how to apply repellent, visit www.cdc.gov/westnile
Map shows the areas to be sprayed.
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