Grand Forks to Conduct Additional Aerial Spraying of Mosquitoes

Published June 27, 2013

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Officials here are working with the 757th Airlift Squadron from Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, for another aerial mosquito control spray mission.

The spray team, which uses a C-130 Hercules aircraft, is scheduled to spray the Grand Forks Air Force Base July 8-12. The aircraft will be making low passes around the spray areas, at an altitude of 100-150 feet.

The purpose of the mission is to lower the number of irritations and infections associated with mosquito bites, as well as minimize the threat of West Nile Virus.

Spraying will commence each evening at about 8 p.m. that week, and will conclude at sunset. In the event of inclement weather or high winds, spraying will be postponed.

Additionally, the aerial mission may be cancelled if mosquito counts do not warrant aerial application.

It is recommended for occupants to remain indoors during the aerial spraying, as well during on-going ground fogging.

For more information, contact the public affairs office at 701-747-5023.