06/11/2026
MEDIA RELEASE
June 11, 2026
Town of Little Elm to Conduct Targeted Mosquito Spraying Following Positive West Nile Virus Samples
LITTLE ELM, Texas β The Town of Little Elm has been notified that two mosquito samples collected through the Town's ongoing mosquito surveillance program have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The positive samples were collected from testing areas near 2612 Round Up Trail and 1611 Lago Vista Drive.
In response, the Town has coordinated targeted mosquito control treatments in the affected areas to help reduce the adult mosquito population and limit the potential spread of mosquito-borne illness.
Mosquito spraying is scheduled for:
Monday, June 15, 2026
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Beginning at 9:00 p.m. each night
The treatment will be conducted by a licensed mosquito control contractor using Aqua Perm-X UL 30-30, an EPA-registered mosquito control product specifically designed for public health mosquito abatement programs. The product is applied as an ultra-low-volume (ULV) mist and is commonly used throughout Texas and the United States for mosquito control.
Residents in the treatment areas are encouraged to take the following precautions during spraying operations:
Remain indoors during active spraying when possible.
Bring pets inside or keep them away from the spray area.
Close windows and doors if they are open during treatment.
Cover outdoor items such as pet food, water bowls, and children's toys if desired.
While spraying helps reduce adult mosquito populations, residents are reminded that eliminating mosquito breeding sites remains the most effective long-term defense against West Nile Virus. The Town encourages everyone to continue following the "4 Ds" of mosquito prevention:
DEET β Use insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus when outdoors.
DRESS β Wear long sleeves, long pants, and other protective clothing when possible, especially during peak mosquito activity periods.
DRAIN β Remove standing water from around your home and property, including flower pots, bird baths, gutters, buckets, and other containers where mosquitoes can breed.
DUSK & DAWN β Limit outdoor activity during dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
The Town will continue monitoring mosquito activity throughout the community and take additional measures as necessary to protect public health.
For more information about mosquito control and West Nile Virus prevention, visit the Town's mosquito information page or the Denton County Public Health website.
https://littleelm.gov/1819/Mosquitos
https://www.dentoncounty.gov/m/faq?cat=49 -262
Media Contact:
Drew Bailey
[email protected]