Departments A-E Environmental Health Mosquito Control
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Mosquito trapping begins in the spring, and continues until mosquito activity decreases, typically early fall. The trapped mosquitoes are sent to the Texas Department of State Health Services laboratory where they are tested for the presence of West Nile Virus. Spraying activity will begin when notification is received that there is a positive case of West Nile Virus. The City of Coppell intends to keep citizens updated regarding the status of West Nile Virus activity in the area. Surveillance of collected mosquitoes is conducted within the city to monitor for the presence of the virus. If the virus is detected, increased control practices will be implemented in the area.
To assist the City of Coppell in controlling mosquitoes, the citizens of Coppell can help by using Source Reduction Strategies. Work around your house to eliminate mosquito-breeding sites. For more information, contact the Environmental Health Department by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , call 972-462-5177 or click on the websites listed.Texas Department of State Health Services: West Nile Information Center for Disease Control: West Nile Virus Environmental Protection Agency: Pesticides and Mosquito Control |
In an effort to control the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Coppell, routine larvaciding is employed. Larvacides are products used to kill immature mosquitoes. They can be either biological (such as toxin from specific bacteria that is lethal to mosquito larvae but not to other organisms) or chemical products, such as insect growth regulators, surface films or organophosphates. Larvacides are applied directly to water sources that hold mosquito eggs or larvae.