The City of Georgetown has scheduled ground spraying on Aug. 14-15 in Sun City following another positive West Nile sample in Williamson County.
Although the mosquito control product poses no significant health risk, the City says people and pets may want to stay indoors during the spraying if possible.
The use of the pyrethrin-based insecticide will reduce the adult mosquito population in that area, says the City. Spraying will be done if the wind speed is less than 10 mph. Since West Nile testing began in Williamson County in May, 13 samples have tested positive. However, no human cases have been reported in the county to date. may include fever, headache, and body aches, a skin rash on the trunk of the body, and swollen lymph nodes. Those age 50 and older and/or with compromised immune systems are at a higher risk for severe symptoms, which may include stiffness, disorientation, coma, tremors, vision loss, paralysis, and in rare cases, death.
Health officials strongly encourage everyone to remain vigilant about protecting themselves from mosquito bites and preventing mosquito breeding on their personal property. Mosquitoes breed in standing water, needing as little as one teaspoon. By draining all sources of standing water in and around your property, you reduce the number of places mosquitoes can lay their eggs and breed.
Eliminating places where mosquitoes can breed and reducing the chances of mosquito bites are the most effective lines of defense against exposure to West Nile Virus. As part of its Drain standing water in flowerpots, pet dishes, or clogged gutters so mosquitoes don’t have a place to breed and treat water that can’t be drained,Dress in long sleeves and pants when outdoors.
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