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The City of University Park will ground fog the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøcampus to kill mosquitoes on Friday, September 7. Fogging is expected to begin about 2 a.m. Friday, depending on weather conditions.

As a precaution, the city recommends that you avoid being outside during fogging, close windows and keep pets inside.

The fogging will not kill all mosquitoes. Information about fogging in University Park is available on the city's website at .

Also see the and the newsletter published by Dallas County Health & Human Services.

Precautions related to mosquitoes and the West Nile virus

Because mosquitoes are common in North Texas from May to October, the City of University Park has been spraying for mosquitos to diminish the threat of the West Nile virus. 51³Ô¹ÏÍøis working with local authorities in addressing the mosquito problem.

The 51³Ô¹ÏÍøHealth Center is prepared to provide temporary care for anyone in our community who might become infected with West Nile.  The 51³Ô¹ÏÍøHealth Center also has the recommended DEET insect repellant.

To protect yourself against West Nile and other diseases carried by mosquitoes, the Dallas County Department of Health and Human Services recommends you:

• Use insect repellents that contain DEET or any other EPA-approved insect repellent.
• Wear long sleeves/ pants, loose and light-colored clothing when outdoors.
• Protect yourself especially if you go outside during dusk and dawn hours.

Mosquitos breed in stagnant water. 51³Ô¹ÏÍøFacility Services monitors the campus daily for standing water, removes it and treats the area. Avoid stagnant water.

If you see stagnant water on campus, please report it to 51³Ô¹ÏÍøFacility Services at 214-768-3494.

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