West Nile virus outbreak 2012

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West Nile Virus Aerial Spraying Municipalities
As of 2:45 pm Monday, August 27, 2012

Opting In
Corral City
Town of Crossroads
Town of Dish
Town of Double Oak
Town of Flower Mound
Hackberry
Krum
Lake Dallas
Lakewood Village
Lincoln Park
Town of Northlake
Pilot Point
Ponder
Sanger
Town of Trophy Club

Opting Out
Carrollton
Coppell
Dallas
Denton
Haslet
Hebron
Plano
Providence Village
The Colony

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Denton County just recorded its third West Nile Virus death. Denton County Health Director, Dr. Bing Burton, told Lewisville City Council members it was a man with underlying health conditions who was visiting from Nebraska. He died back in his home state.

Source: CBSDFW.com

[JKTex]

Anything familiar? "Underlying health conditions".

Repellant!

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Only 2 cases of WNV in Denton Co. involve kids between the ages of 0-18.

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County confirms spaying will take place, weather permitting, this Thursday & Friday night from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Dr. Bing Burton, director of the Denton County Health Department, said that they will not spray over high school football games or other large gatherings.

[Rosemary]

Only 2 cases of WNV in Denton Co. involve kids between the ages of 0-18.

The first time I read this I misinterpreted it. I believe you mean that out of all the reported cases of WNV in Denton County only 2 involve kids between the ages of 0-18, right?

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Only 2 cases of WNV in Denton Co. involve kids between the ages of 0-18.

The first time I read this I misinterpreted it. I believe you mean that out of all the reported cases of WNV in Denton County only 2 involve kids between the ages of 0-18, right?

Correct.

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Denton County to Begin Aerial Spraying

August 29, 2012 –Denton County will begin aerial spraying against the West Nile Virus, weather permitting,
on Thursday, August 30, 2012 and Friday August 31, 2012. Spraying will begin at 9:00 pm and will continue
until 2:00 am.

Cities Opting In For Aerial Spraying:
Aubrey, Town of Copper Canyon, Corral City, Town of Crossroads, Town of Dish, Town of Double Oak, Town of Flower Mound, Hackberry, Haslet, Hickory Creek, Highland Village, Justin, Krugerville, Krum, Lake Dallas, Lakewood Village, Lewisville, Lincoln Park, Town of Northlake, Oak Point, Pilot Point, Ponder, Prosper (Denton County only), Providence Village, Roanoke, Sanger, Sandy Shores, Southlake, Town of Trophy Club, Town of Westlake

Cities Opting Out for Aerial Spraying:
Argyle, Bartonville, Corinth, Denton, Fort Worth, Frisco, Hebron, Little Elm, Plano, The Colony

Cities Previously Sprayed
Carrollton, Coppell, Dallas

In response to citizens who may see aircraft spraying their non-targeted areas; the aircraft are NOT actually
spraying that area. The technology onboard this aircraft is very sophisticated and the target areas are sprayed
with great precision. Maps of the target areas can be found at the Denton County Health Department West
Nile Virus website later this afternoon.

All incorporated “opt in” cities will be included in the aerial spraying program. Additionally, unincorporated
areas with population centers adjacent to “opt in” cities will also receive aerial spraying. Lastly, other
unincorporated areas will be aerially sprayed based on multiple factors including population, current West
Nile Virus (WNV) cases, and WNV positive mosquito pools.

Aerial spraying is considered to be an effective and safe way to kill adult mosquitoes in large, densely populated
areas. The pesticide is approved by the Environmental Protection Agency and is safe for humans and animals in
the dosage being utilized. Individuals who wish to exercise an abundance of caution may take the following
measures to minimize exposure:

- Avoid being outside during spraying; close windows and keep pets inside.
- If skin or clothes are exposed, wash them with soap and water.
- Rinse homegrown fruits and vegetables with water as a general precautionary measure.
- Cover small ornamental fish ponds.
- Because the chemical breaks down quickly in sunlight and water, no special precautions are suggested for outdoor swimming areas.

Please visit the DCHD West Nile virus website (http://www.dentoncounty.com/heart/wnv), or call the West Nile
virus hotline (940-349-2907) for more details about symptoms, prevention tips, county-wide contacts,
reducing mosquitoes around your home, and disease statistics.

Source: Denton County Health Department

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Here is a map of where aerial spraying will occur in southern Denton County:

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The aerial mosquito spraying operation in Denton County scheduled to begin tonight will be delayed until tomorrow night due to windy conditions. Spraying is now scheduled to take place Friday and Saturday nights from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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Letter from the Denton County Medical Society supporting the use of aerial spraying:

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I just heard a low flying plane, but I’m not going to go outside to confirm that it is spraying Duet!

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Confirmed that Lantana just got sprayed!

[Common Sense Al]

Confirmed that Lantana just got sprayed!

How did you confirm that?

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Confirmed that Lantana just got sprayed!

How did you confirm that?

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