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health1 month ago•2 min saved

Tampa Bay Uses Night Helicopters to Combat Dengue Surge

Facing a dengue uptick in the Tampa Bay area, Hillsborough and Pasco counties are deploying nighttime ULV helicopter spraying to target Aedes aegypti, with at least 59 Hillsborough cases this year and spread to Pinellas, Pasco, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. The operation, conducted via cross-county collaboration and aided by multiple counties, aims to interrupt the mosquito life cycle over several weeks, while officials stress safety measures like staying indoors during spraying, closing windows, and removing standing water to reduce breeding.

via Spectrum Bay News 9|

#aerial-spraying #dengue #health

health3 months ago•2 min saved

Fort Bend County launches aerial spraying amid public health emergency

Fort Bend County has begun evening aerial spraying to curb a surge in mosquitoes after declaring a public health emergency; planes will target designated areas each night through Thursday, while residents are advised to follow the 4 Ds of mosquito safety (avoid dusk and dawn, drain standing water, wear long sleeves/pants, and use CDC-approved repellents like DEET).

via ABC13 Houston|

#aerial-spraying #deet #fort-bend-county

local-government1 year ago•4 min saved

Mosquito Spraying Delayed in Moorhead Amid Resident Concerns

The Moorhead City Council delayed its planned aerial mosquito spraying after residents expressed concerns about pollinator safety and environmental impact, opting instead for ground spraying while reviewing its mosquito control policies amid ongoing debates about health risks and ecological effects.

via InForum|

#aerial-spraying #local-government #moorhead

health3 years ago•3 min saved

West Nile Virus Prevention: Aerial Spraying Scheduled for Woodland and Davis

Intense West Nile virus activity has been reported in Davis and Woodland, prompting the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District to conduct aerial spraying in an effort to reduce mosquito activity. This is the first time aerial spraying has been done since 2018. The spraying will cover a total of 24,000 acres over two nights. Residents are advised to take precautions such as avoiding outdoor activities during dawn and dusk, wearing protective clothing, and using insect repellent.

via KCRA Sacramento|

#aerial-spraying #health #insecticide

health3 years ago•2 min saved

Mosquito Spraying Scheduled for Palm Beach County and Jarrell Neighborhood

Palm Beach County's Division of Mosquito Control will conduct aerial spraying to combat increased mosquito levels and potential vector borne disease threats. The spraying will cover approximately 165,000 acres, including populated areas west of Military Trail, such as Jupiter, Acreage/Loxahatchee/Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, and the Glades communities. Residents are advised to use insect repellent, wear protective clothing, and minimize standing water on their properties.

via BocaNewsNow.com|

#aerial-spraying #health #mosquito-control