ROCKWALL, TX (August 26, 2014) The City of Rockwall Mosquito Abatement Program has continually monitored mosquito populations in live mosquito traps in various locations around the City. Those samples are sent to the Texas Department of State Health Services to be tested for the West Nile Virus. At this time, there have been no mosquito traps that have tested positive for the West Nile Virus in Rockwall; however, positive tests have been recorded in a neighboring city. As a proactive measure, the City of Rockwall will begin ground spraying for mosquitos on Sunday, August 31st. The normal spray schedule will be Sunday through Friday, 11 PM until 5 AM in the month of September.
According to the City Health Official, there are no reported human cases of West Nile Virus within the City limits. Throughout the spring and summer, the City has treated stagnant pools of water and small ponds with mosquito larvicide on public property. The mosquito trapping and larvicide program will continue through the summer.
You may also contact the City to schedule a treatment of stagnant bodies of water in public areas. City crews will treat the area within 48 hours. If you DO NOT want your street sprayed, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department to be placed on a no-fog list. For more information, please call the Parks & Recreation Department at (972) 771 -7761 or visit www.rockwall.com/mosquito.asp for a detailed map of the City showing the day your neighborhood is scheduled for application.
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