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Colleyville responds to mosquito virus warning
Tarrant County Public Health has directed the city of Colleyville to conduct targeted
mosquito spraying after a resident may have a suspected case of a mosquito-borne illness
following a trip to a country that has active cases.
As guided by the County, the city will spray in the affected area in southeast Colleyville. City
staff is going door-to-door to notify residents in the area. The city cannot provide any
additional details about the spraying location to abide by the Federal Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
What you can do
Protect yourself from mosquito bites by following the Three D's:
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1. Use insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
2. Dress in long sleeves and long pants when you are outside.
3. Drain standing water where mosquitoes breed. Common breeding sites include old
tires, flowerpots and clogged rain gutters.
Additional Information and Questions
Mosquito species have different behaviors and carry different illnesses. For additional
information regarding mosquito-borne diseases, please call the Tarrant County Public Health
at 817.321.4700.
Colleyville Mosquito Control Management
Learn about the city's Mosquito Control Management Plan