The city of Burleson was notified that mosquitoes in Zones 1, 3, 4, 9, 11, 22, 23 and 33 tested positive for West Nile Virus. In response, the city will be conducting truck-based spraying. Weather permitting, spraying will occur sometime between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Friday, August 2 and Tuesday, August 6.
- Zone 1 (first positive this year) is in the area of Alsbury Boulevard, Summercrest Boulevard, Wilshire Boulevard, Renfro Street, and Brushy Mound | View Map
- Zone 3 (fourth positive this year) is in the area of Wilshire Boulevard, Clubhouse Drive, Shoreline Drive, Briarcrest Drive, and Sunset Lane | View Map
- Zone 4 (third positive this year) is in the area of Hidden Creek Parkway, Hurst Road, East Renfro Street, and Fox Lane | View Map Zone 9 (second positive this year) is in the area of Wilshire Boulevard, Johnson Avenue, Gregory Street, and North Burleson Blvd | View Map
- Zone 11 (third positive this year) is in the area of Southeast John Jones Drive, Vinewood Avenue, CR 714, and Broad Valley Drive | View Map
- Zone 22 (second positive this year) is in the area south of Hidden Creek Parkway, including Hurst Road, Cardinal Ridge Road, Destrehan Drive, Monticello Drive, Taylor Bridge Court, and Silver Falls Drive | View Map
- Zone 23 (third positive this year) is in the area of FM 1902, CR 910, Bluebird Meadows Drive, Glade Meadows Drive, and Caddo Peak Road | View Map
- Zone 33 (first positive this year) is in the area of Hulen Street, Wilshire Boulevard, Wicker Hill Road, Lakewood Drive, Hawks Ridge Trail, and Ranchway Drive | View Map
Find out what zone you live in.
The spraying will be performed in targeted subdivisions within the designated spray zones. In the event of rain or if wind speeds are above 10 miles per hour, the spraying may be rescheduled. This method of spraying targets flying mosquitoes that come in contact with the pesticide in the spray. These times have been chosen because they are the times that most mosquitoes are active (flying).
This brings the city to 22 positives during the 2024 season.
Why doesn't the city spray everywhere?
Preventive spraying is not as effective as targeted spraying in reducing mosquito populations. The city works closely with Tarrant County Public Health to monitor mosquito-borne illnesses that could impact public health and to make evidence-based decisions on how to treat mosquitoes most effectively while also working to reduce the chance of developing pesticide resistance in local mosquito populations.
Preventive spraying everywhere would be incredibly costly to the city, and if pesticide resistance were to develop, the city would lose one of its best tools for managing West Nile Virus, as not all mosquitoes carry the virus. It is also important to note that the city cannot legally spray outside of its jurisdiction.
Given these factors, the city opts for more targeted and strategic interventions rather than blanket spraying to manage the risk of West Nile Virus effectively. For additional information, please contact the city's Environmental Health Specialist, Kristen Tanz, at ktanz@burlesontx.com.
