2 areas of Burleson targeted for mosquito spraying

A contractor will spray for mosquitoes in two areas of the city this weekend because mosquitoes trapped there have tested positive for West Nile virus.

Burleson’s environmental services department got the positive test results Friday, city spokeswoman Sally Ellertson said.

Weather permitting, spraying will take place from 9 tonight to 6 a.m. Sunday and from 9 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday.

The spray doesn’t pose a “significant health risk, but residents in the targeted neighborhoods are advised to stay indoors, and if they have window air conditioning units they should close the vents or set the unit to recirculate,” according to a city news release.

Residents are advised to keep pets and their food and water bowls inside.

One area includes Wicker Hill Road, Wilshire Boulevard, Wicker Way, Oakbrook Drive, St. Andrews Drive, Glen Ranch Drive, Clubhouse Circle, Shoreline Drive and Hawks Ridge Trail. The other area includes Gregory, Warren, Miller and Dobson streets, Hidden Creek Parkway, Hidden Vistas, Irene Street and Arnold Street. — Elizabeth Campbell

This story was originally published July 17, 2015 at 10:33 PM with the headline "2 areas of Burleson targeted for mosquito spraying."