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Mosquito Spraying in 38002 This Week

Truck-mounted mosquito-spraying is scheduled for 38002 on Monday, August 3rd, between 8:15 pm and 11:15 pm.  This is rescheduled from July 30th.

The complete schedule is as follows:

Monday, Aug. 3rd            

ZIP Codes: 38002, 38133, 38135, 38128, 38134

Tuesday, Aug. 4th

ZIP Codes: 38016, 38018, 38133, 38134

Wednesday, Aug. 5th    

ZIP Codes: 38016, 38018, 38120, 38134

Thursday, Aug. 6th    

ZIP Codes: 38002, 38016, 38018, 38133

Go to www.shelbytnhealth.com to view the most current schedule and the exact boundaries of each scheduled spray. New maps will be added weekly to reflect updated schedules.  You can also follow @ShelbyTNHealth on Twitter and Facebook for the most up-to-date cancellations of any scheduled sprayings.

According to the Joan Carr with the Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), the Mosquito Control Program routinely traps and tests mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile virus (WNV). Mosquitoes positive for the West Nile Virus have been identified in the following zip codes in Shelby County: 38016, 38107, 38108, 38109, 38115, 38122, 38126, 38128, 38133, 38134, 38135, and 38141.

SCHD will conduct mosquito control activities, including truck-mounted spraying (adulticiding) of EPA-approved insecticides, weather permitting*, in specific ZIP codes where the West Nile virus has been detected, and portions of adjoining zip codes.

Individuals with chronic health problems such as asthma or other lung conditions may want to remain indoors during the time of spraying. Citizens who do not want their residences to be sprayed should contact the Vector Control Program by emailing Vector.Control@shelbycountytn.gov or calling (901) 222-9715.