Mosquito District announces spring startup

The Adams County Mosquito Control District will begin its early spring surveillance and larva control operation the week of March 27.

It could continue into mid to late October depending on the weather.

Two Biological products will be used, BTI (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) and BS (Bacillus sphaericus), a growth regulator called Methoprene and a product called Agnique which is a Monomolecular Surface Film, this product has no water use restrictions.

A Paraffinic white mineral oil will also be used on special areas where other products are not effective. All of these products have been used for several years.

For questions regarding the products used and the areas to be checked or treated, call the district office at 509-488-2661.

A message or email can also be sent to [email protected].

Some adult mosquitoes will come out of hibernation at the sign of warm weather, but many early flying insects are not mosquitoes despite the similar appearance.

The Adulticiding or Fogging program will start later and will be done as needed, which will be determined by the district.

To help prevent mosquito bites wear long sleeve shirts and long pants when outside or changing irrigation water or out in areas where mosquitoes may be abundant and use insect repellant according to the label.

Mosquitoes are more active at dusk and dawn.

Due to the immense rainfall, citizens can help by checking for any kind of container that could hold water and dump it out and turn it over.

Watering troughs and birdbaths need to be cleaned weekly also to prevent mosquitoes.