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Mosquito season in Dallas: West Nile and how to protect your yard

Dallas County Health and Human Services says West Nile virus season runs from April through November. The mosquito that spreads it, the southern house mosquito, is very active in the county and bites most at dusk and dawn. The county's 4 Ds: use DEET or another repellent, dress in long loose clothing, drain standing water, and limit time outside at dusk and dawn.

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Drain standing water weekly
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Repellent outdoors
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Long, loose clothing
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Limit dusk and dawn time outside

Written for DFW homes

Cut mosquitoes around your home

Empty buckets, saucers, toys and anything holding water at least weekly
Clean gutters so water doesn't pool
Change pet water and birdbath water often
Make sure door and window screens fit tightly

The county's 4 Ds

DEET: use an approved insect repellent
Dress: wear long, loose, light-colored clothing
Drain: remove standing water in and around your home
Dusk and dawn: limit outdoor time when mosquitoes are most active

Where yard treatments fit

A pest control company can treat shady resting spots and find breeding sites you missed. Treatments work best alongside draining water, not instead of it.

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When is mosquito season in Dallas?

Dallas County says West Nile season runs from April through November.

What time of day are mosquitoes worst?

The mosquitoes that carry West Nile are most active at dusk and dawn.

What are the 4 Ds?

DEET, dress in long clothing, drain standing water, and limit time outside at dusk and dawn.

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