07/24/2024
The City of Bedford received notification today, July 24, that a mosquito trapped along the 2800 block of Brasher Lane tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Since this is the second consecutive week this trap location has received a positive test, the City’s contractor for adulticide treatment, Municipal Mosquito, will conduct ground spraying in public spaces and channels within a quarter-mile radius of this area. This is in accordance with the City’s Mosquito Management Plan.
Application dates are still being determined at this time; this post will be updated when those dates are confirmed.
When it comes to protecting yourself and your family from mosquitoes, always remember the "Four D's,” as follows:
🦟 Dusk and dawn are the times of day you should try to stay indoors. This is when mosquitoes are most active and are considered major feeding times.
🦟 Dress in long sleeves and pants when you are outside. For extra protection, you may want to spray thin clothing with repellent.
🦟 DEET is an effective EPA-registered active ingredient to look for in your insect repellent. Always wear repellent when outdoors and choose products that contain up to 20 percent DEET.
🦟 Drain standing water in your backyard and neighborhood - old tires, flowerpots, and clogged rain gutters. These are mosquito-breeding sites.
Mosquitoes are most active during dusk and dawn, so take extra precaution during those times. You can also contact the Public Works Department at 817-952-2200 for more information about West Nile Virus or visit the City’s webpage for details on mosquito control at www.bedfordtx.gov/mosquitocontrol.