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Grand Prairie public service advisory: take precautions against mosquitoes and West Nile virus
Summary
A public service announcement on the program urged residents to use DEET insect repellent, wear long sleeves and drain standing water to reduce West Nile virus risk.
A public service announcement aired on It's Happening in Grand Prairie urged residents to take simple precautions to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne disease, including West Nile virus. The announcer advised using insect repellent containing DEET, wearing long sleeves and pants, and eliminating standing water where mosquitoes breed.
The announcement said the city offers additional information at gptx.org/bikethebike and recommended that residents “defend yourself” and “protect yourself against the West Nile virus.” The spot also reminded listeners that removing standing water and covering containers can reduce mosquito populations.
No case counts or specific outbreak information were provided in the segment; the recording served as a general prevention advisory.
