Highland Park says they'll spray for mosquitoes after one of the insects trapped on the west side of the town tested positive for West Nile virus.
As a result, the town will begin targeted ground spraying west of Preston Road to the town limits on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 10-12, from about 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next morning.
Localized spraying is to include the town's tennis courts.
Ground spraying will not take place in the event of rain or winds greater than 10 mph.
- Dress in long sleeves, pants when outside: For extra protection, spray thin clothing with repellent.
- DEET: Make sure this ingredient is in your insect repellent.
- Drain standing water in your yard and neighborhood: Mosquitoes can develop in any water stagnant for more than three days.
It has been recommended in the past that to avoid mosquito bites you should avoid being outdoors during Dusk and Dawn (the 4 Ds). While this is true for mosquitoes that commonly carry the West Nile virus, other types of mosquitoes that are more likely to carry Zika, dengue and chikungunya are active during the day. When outdoors, no matter what time of day, adjust your dress accordingly and wear insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus as your first line of defense against insect bites.
