Flooding prompts Mason Valley mosquito abatement to prepare for aerial spraying
Due to the recent flash flooding of the east side of Mason Valley, the Mason Valley Mosquito Abatement District is making preparations to aerial larvicide the large acreage involved.
Mason Valley Mosquito Abatement District has now made a “Notice of treatment” that will be posted throughout the community as well as on the Lyon County website and Facebook page.
"We understand that we will be flying over homes, treating yards, roadways, anywhere there is standing water. It is imperative to get this done before the larva pupate," said Bud Stinson, MVMAD District Manager. "We can foresee a public health threat imminating from these waters and need to get them treated, before the mosquitos can hatch."
Areas to be surveyed and/or sprayed are from Fox Ln. east, to ORV/CHRIS, From Spence Ln. east to Bonaza, and north to far N. Bybee.
The materials to be used are: Altosid Liquid Larvicide, and/or Vectobac 12AS. Both products, at label rates are completely harmless to humans, pets, and everything else but water-borne insects! Outdoor pet water/ food will be unaffected, but give them fresh water as it is hot outside.
Application may begin Sunday, June 25 or Monday, June 26 in the early morning hours. The District will be applying once a week, on Mondays, till the water evaporates or there is no more larva.
Questions and concerns can be discussed with the District Office, at 463-6566. Pease leave a message if no one is there to answer.