HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.20.2023 Aerial Mosquito Spraying
City of Plainview NEWS
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202 W. 5 Street
Plainview, TX 79072
June 20, 2023
Aerial Spraying Rescheduled for Tuesday Evening,
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June 20
Due to mechanical issues with the airplane, aerial spraying has been
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rescheduled for Tuesday evening, June 20.
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Original Press Release
Due to the high concentration of mosquitoes in the area, the City of Plainview, along with other
area cities, is scheduled to conduct aerial spraying for mosquitoes on Monday afternoon, June
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The plane will spray beginning Monday afternoon, weather permitting. Spraying will take around
an hour.
A small amount of insecticide, one to two tablespoons per acre, will be dispersed by twin-engine
airplane equipped with special nozzles that create ultra-low volume droplets that affect
mosquitoes. The tiny droplets float in the air and kill adult mosquitoes on contact.
Residents may prefer to stay inside and close windows and doors when spraying takes place, but
it is not necessary. Those who are especially concerned about chemicals may choose to take
some of these steps to help reduce exposure:
Stay indoors with the windows closed during spraying.
If you are outdoors when spraying takes place and come in contact with the chemical,
rinse your skin and eyes with water.
Wash fruits and vegetables from your garden before storing, cooking, or eating.
Cover outside items like furniture and grills before the spraying takes place. Bring pets
and items like pet food dishes and children’s toys indoors. Rinse any uncovered items left
outside before using.
If you think you have had a reaction, talk to your doctor or call the regional Poison Control
Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Spraying will be conducted by Vector Disease Control International. Specializing in aerial
application, their products are applied in strict accordance with label instructions and approved
by the Environmental Protection Agency. The company is fully licensed and certified with federal
monitoring agencies.
For questions, contact the City of Plainview at 806-296-1100.
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