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UPDATE: Colleyville responds to mosquito virus warning
Update June 24, 2016:
TARRANT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH HAS NOTIFIED THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE THAT TESTS IN THIS CASE HAVE COME BACK NEGATIVE FOR
MOSQUITO-BORNE ILLNESS.
Original Email from Wednesday, June 22:
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.
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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
(HIPAA).
What you can do
Protect yourself from mosquito bites by following the Three D's:
Use insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
Dress in long sleeves and long pants when you are outside.
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