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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.20.2023 Aerial Mosquito Spraying City of Plainview NEWS th 202 W. 5 Street Plainview, TX 79072 June 20, 2023 Aerial Spraying Rescheduled for Tuesday Evening, th June 20 Due to mechanical issues with the airplane, aerial spraying has been th rescheduled for Tuesday evening, June 20. ******************************************************************************** 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 th 19. 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. ###