Rockwall, Texas (June 21, 2024) – The City of Rockwall encourages residents to take proactive steps to protect against mosquito population and mosquito-borne illnesses during the hot summer months. The recent storms and significant rainfall—35.11 inches year to date compared to 12.82 inches for the same period in 2023—have created ideal conditions for mosquito breeding. […]
FATE, TX (Aug. 23, 2023) – City officials were alerted this afternoon that there was a positive test for West Nile within the city limits of Fate, Texas. The identification came as part of our routine weekly testing. The mosquito came out of a reservoir southwest of the Williamsburg neighborhood (see map below). Fate staff conducts […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 10, 2016) The City of Rockwall is encouraging residents to take proactive steps to reduce the risk of contracting West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne illness. Residents should use insect repellent when outdoors, especially at dusk and dawn. Humans can contract West Nile virus from a mosquito bite. Infected mosquitoes get the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 7, 2015) Based upon the recommendation of the City Health Official, the City of Rockwall staff is initiating a comprehensive Mosquito Abatement Program consisting of fogging & treating stagnant bodies of water with larvicide. Beginning the week of July 20th, City crews will begin fogging streets between the hours of 11pm & 5am. […]
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 […]
(HEATH-May 2, 2013) The Heath City Council approved a Mosquito Surveillance and Abatement Program at the April 23 City Council Meeting. While the West Nile Virus was not found in Heath last year, the City wants to be pro-active heading into the prime mosquito breeding season of spring and summer. The first step of the […]
(Lewisville) August 20, 2012 – City officials will distribute free larvicide “dunk” tablets to residents on a limited basis on Aug. 23-24. Residents can visit Central Fire Station, 188 N. Valley Parkway, between 5 and 9 p.m. either day to receive two free tablets per household. This will be a drive-through service operated by volunteers […]
Joint Press Release of Rockwall County, City of Rockwall, City of Heath, City of McLendon-Chisholm, City of Fate, City of Royse City (Rockwall) August 13, 2012 – Dr. Gary Bonacquisti, Rockwall County Health Authority, has reported that there are confirmed cases of West Nile virus in Rockwall County. Epidemiological tests are being run to determine an accurate […]
A joint message from Rockwall County, City of Rockwall, City of Heath, City of McLendon-Chisholm, City of Fate, and City of Royse City. August 1, 2012 – Rockwall County is urging residents to take precautions to reduce the risk of contracting West Nile virus, a mosquito borne illness. Residents should use insect repellent when outdoors and […]