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DCHHS is committed to protecting the health and welfare of the communities we serve from mosquitoes and vector-borne disease. Residents experiencing a mosquito problem may call (214) 819-2115 or click here to set up a free service request.
Scroll down to check if mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile in your zip code in 2021.
Health officials urge the public to take protective measures by utilizing the ‘4Ds’ to reduce the risk of West Nile virus:
- DEET - All Day, Every Day: Whenever outside, use FDA approved insect repellants that contain DEET, picaridin or lemon-eucalyptus oil.
- DRESS: Wear long, loose fitting, light-colored clothing when going outdoors.
- DRAIN: All areas of standing water in or around your home where mosquitos can lay their eggs.
- DAWN, DAY & DUSK: Limit your time outside as mosquitos will bite day and night.
Please Note: Cases reflect information received at time of publishing and are subject to change. DCHHS will report additional positive human cases and mosquito pools as they are confirmed.
Human West Nile Cases 2021
| 1 | West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease (WNND) | Dallas | 75231 |
| 2 | WNND | Farmers Branch | 75234 |
| 3 | WNND | Dallas | 75229 |
| 4 | WNND | Dallas | 75244 |
| 5 | WNND | Irving | 75061 |
| 6 | WNND | Dallas | 75201 |
| 7 | West Nile Fever (WNF) | Dallas | 75204 |
| 8 | WNND | Irving | 75062 |
| 9 | WNND | Dallas | 75223 |
| 10 | WNND | Farmers Branch | 75234 |
| 11 | WNND | Dallas | 75225 |
| 12 | WNND | Irving | 75063 |
| 13 | West Nile Fever (WNF) | Dallas | 75214 |
| 14 | WNND | Dallas | 75204 |
| 15 | West Nile Fever (WNF) | Dallas | 75216 |
| 16 | WNND | Dallas | 75243 |
| 17 | WNND | Irving | 75062 |
| 18 | WNND | Addison | 75001 |
| 19 | WNND | Dallas | 75225 |
| 20 | WNND | Dallas | 75238 |
| 21 | WNND | Dallas | 75254 |
| 22 | WNND | Dallas | 75252 |
| 23 | WNND | Mesquite | 75149 |
| 24 | WNND | Richardson | 75081 |
| 25 | WNND | Dallas | 75246 |
| 26 | WNND | Richardson | 75080 |
| 27 | WNND | Irving | 75063 |
| 28 | WNND | Dallas | 75225 |
West Nile Deaths 2021
There have been three West Nile associated deaths reported in Dallas County in 2021.
Positive West Nile Mosquito Samples (Traps & Pools)
Testing for infected mosquitoes is ongoing throughout Dallas County. The following is a list of cities and their corresponding zip codes where mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus.
- Positive Mosquito Traps = 363
- Positive Mosquito Pools = 369
Please Note: Traps from the state may not yet be included
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| Addison | 75001 (6); 75254 (2); |
| Balch Springs | 75180 (3) |
| Carrollton | 75006 (9); 75007 (3) |
| Cedar Hill | 75104 (2) |
| Cockrell Hill | 75211 (1) |
| Coppell | 75019 (31) |
| Dallas | 75209 (3); 75210 (7); 75211 (5); 75212 (3); 75214 (1); 75215 (11); 75217 (1); 75218 (1); 75219 (2); 75220 (1); 75224 (1); 75225 (5); 75227 (1); 75228 (3); 75229 (15); 75230 (4); 75231 (2); 75234 (11); 75235 (4); 75238 (9); 75240 (1); 75241 (1); 75243 (9); 75244 (8); 75248 (3); 75252 (2); 75253 (3); 75254 (3); 75287 (2); |
| DeSoto | 75115 (17) |
| Duncanville | 75116 (5); 75137 (3) |
| Farmers Branch | 75234 (1) |
| Garland | 75040; (1); 75041 (3); 75042 (2); 75043 (3); 75044 (3) |
| Grand Prairie | |
| Glenn Heights | |
| Highland Park | 75205 (7) |
| Hutchins | |
| Irving | 75038 (11); 75039 (4); 75060 (1); 75061 (1); 75062 (6); 75063 (5) |
| Lancaster | 75134 (2) |
| Mesquite | 75181 (5); 75149 (10); 75150 (16) |
| Richardson | 75080 (8); 75081 (5); 75082 (10) |
| Rowlett | 75088 (1); 75089 (2) |
| Sachse | 75048 (2) |
| Seagoville | |
| Sunnyvale | |
| University Park | 75225 (4); 75205 (4) |
| Unincorporated Dallas County-Near Wylie | |
Data reflect information received at time of last update on 1/26/2022 and are subject to change.
DCHHS will report additional positive human cases and mosquito pools as they are confirmed.
