PALMVIEW, Texas-The recent rains brought more than just water — some residents are now dealing with mosquitoes. That’s why the city of Palmview has already started treating standing water in ditches, right-of-ways, and detention ponds with briquettes that will kill mosquito larvae. Tonight, crews will begin spraying the city to kill the adult mosquitoes.
The spraying will be done by zone as shown on the map below.
Zone 1 will be sprayed tonight, April 2, between 9 p.m. and 12 a.m. and covers the area south of Interstate 2 to Mile 1 South, east of Showers Rd to Greene Rd, including Acevedo Lane and Carlos Circle.
Zone 2 will be sprayed on Thursday, April 3 between 9 p.m. and 12 a.m. and the area includes south of Interstate 2 to London Ave, east of Greene Rd. to Scott Lane, and Moorefield Road within the city limits, and north of Interstate 2 to 2 Mile Line, east of Homa Road to Breyfogle Road.
Zone 3 will be sprayed on Friday, April 4, also between 9 p.m. and 12 a.m., and includes the area north of Interstate 2 at mile 2, and east of Abram Road to La Homa Road.
This spray, adulticide, targets adult mosquitoes. It’s important to note that the spray only kills the mosquitoes it comes in contact with. That’s why it’s important that we all do our part by making sure our yards aren’t breeding grounds for these pesky biters.
Flip standing water, such as pet bowls, flower pots, tires, and anything else that can hold even a small drop of water.
To prevent mosquitoes from breeding on your property, you can also do the following.
- Change the water frequently in birdbaths and animal feeders.
- Pick up children’s toys, such as swimming pools and buckets, where standing water can collect.
- Make sure the gutters drain properly.
- Mow the lawn.
Mosquitoes can breed in three days in as little as one drop of water, so check your property for standing water regularly. For standing water on your property, you can also purchase the mosquito briquettes at stores like The Home Depot and Walmart.
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