Shelby County Health Dept. Mosquito Spray Schedule | Environment

To continue to address the recent positive tests of West Nile Virus in mosquitos, the Health Department will conduct truck-mounted spraying (adulticiding) of EPA-approved insecticides, weather permitting, in portions specific ZIP codes according to the following schedule from 8-11 p.m.:

Tuesday, August 23rd
38016, 38017, 38018, 38028, 38125, 38139

Wednesday, August 24th  
38002, 38016, 38018, 38028, 38128, 38133, 38134, 38135

Thursday, August 25th
38002, 38016, 38018, 38028, 38053

Monday, August 29th
38106, 38108, 38111, 38114, 38116, 38117, 38118, 38120, 38122, 38127, 38128, 38152

West Nile Virus is expected to be active in neighborhoods throughout Shelby County for a longer period of time this year.  The Shelby County Health Department urges residents to use repellents when outdoors at night regardless of perceived mosquito activity.

For more information on how to protect your home and property from mosquitos that may carry West Nile Virus, visit: http://www.shelbycountytn.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=227

Information provided by the Shelby County Health Department.  Image Source: Flickr user gyuvallos