Denton County Public Health announced Thursday evening three mosquito traps in Denton County tested positive for West Nile Virus, one of which is located northeast of Argyle.

Fogging has been scheduled for the areas.

According to DCPH, fogging will begin Friday and last until Friday, August 22, as long as weather allows. Truck-based ultra-low volume fogging will occur between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.

DCPH advises residents to take the following steps to minimize risk of contracting WNV: • Drain standing water in your yard and neighborhood to minimize mosquito breeding sites such as bird baths, flowerpots and clogged rain gutters. Consider the use of BTI briquettes, often called mosquito dunks, in standing water that cannot be eliminated. • Dress in long sleeves and pants when you are outsi

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