PALMVIEW, Texas – Due to the windy evenings, the City of Palmview has delayed the spraying for mosquitoes that was scheduled for this week. As you’ve probably noticed, the recent rains brought more than just water — some of you are now dealing with mosquitoes. We will continue to treat standing water in ditches, right-of-ways, and detention ponds with briquettes that will kill mosquito larvae. Then on Monday, 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 on Monday, April 7, 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 Tuesday, April 8, between 9 p.m. and 12 a.m. The area includes the area 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 Wednesday, April 9, 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 targets adult mosquitoes but it only kills the mosquitoes it comes in contact with. That’s why we all must do our part by making sure our yards aren’t breeding grounds for these annoying biters.
Here’s what you can do to reduce the mosquito population on your property. Turn over standing water, such as pet bowls, flower pots, tires, and anything else that can hold even a small drop of water.
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. If you do have standing water on your property you can purchase mosquito briquettes at stores like The Home Depot and Walmart.
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