The City of University Park detected an infected mosquito on SMU’s Bishop Boulevard Friday, according to an e-mail sent out to SMU students.

The infected mosquito tested positive for West Nile virus. However, no human cases of the virus have been reported on campus.

In response to this discovery, University Park sprayed the SMU campus and the surrounding area for mosquitos early Friday.

The city has been treating SMU’s campus for mosquitos since April 1 in the hope of exterminating those infected in the area.

A total of six infected mosquitos were found in the area since the fogging began April 1.

According to a fogging schedule on the University Park’s website, the next fogging for the interior of SMU’s campus will be Thursday.

The City is also providing free Mosquito Dunks to UP residents at City Hall. Mosquito Dunks dissolve into standing water, release a bacterium that is toxic to all mosquito larvae and are effective for 30 days. They can be used in birdbaths, flowerpots, fishponds or other standing bodies of water.

City Parks and Recreation Department personnel will also inspect resident’s property for free.

To control mosquito breeding, University Park recommends residents to drain standing areas of water, change water in pet dishes and birdbaths several times a week, keep backyard pools clean, cut back plant growth, cover trash containers and replace clogged roof gutters.

To protect oneself outside, wear long, loose and light-colored clothing, use insect repellents that contain DEET and avoid stagnant water.