Mosquito surveillance conducted this week in Mohave Valley by the Mohave County Environmental Health Division (MCEHD) revealed the following locations that met the protocol to conduct mosquito fogging. (The MCEHD uses the CDC’s recommended matrix as a guide of when to fog.) FOGGING: Adult mosquito control application will take place Monday, October 10 beginning after 8:00 pm, weather permitting.
Baron Pest Control was awarded the contract to provide fogging services within Mohave County and will be conducting the ground fogging application.
Areas to be fogged on Monday, October 10th, include:
• South of Willow Drive to Laguna Rd, between Mohave Valley Hwy and Mountain View Rd
• North of Willow Drive to King St and east and west from Boundary Peak Rd to Aquarius Dr.
The adulticide being used is MasterLine Kontrol 4-4. According to the National Pesticide Information Center, this is an insecticide registered for use against mosquitoes made from
pyrethrins. Pyrethrins are insecticides that are derived from the extract of chrysanthemum flowers. Types of products that contain pyrethrins include indoor bug bombs, human head lice treatments, and pet flea sprays.
PRECAUTIONS: The Environmental Protection Agency recommends the following steps to help reduce possible exposure to insecticides during spraying:
• Whenever possible, remain indoors with windows closed.
• Consider turning off air conditioning when spraying is taking place.
• If outdoors, avoid eye contact with the spray. If pesticide spray gets in eyes immediately rinse them with water or eye drops.
• A child’s health should not be affected by the low levels of pesticides used in mosquito control. However, bring laundry and toys indoors before spraying begins and wash with soap and water if exposed to pesticides during spraying.
• Bring pets indoors, and cover ornamental fish ponds to avoid direct exposure. Cover swimming pool surfaces when it is feasible. Special precautions or waiting periods are not usually necessary for outdoor swimming pools given the small concentrations of pesticides used.
• Wash exposed skin surfaces with soap and water if there is contact with pesticide.
• Wash exposed fruits and vegetables, such as homegrown or purchased from an outside vendor, with water before storing, cooking, or eating them.
• There is no need to relocate during spraying, but consult a physician if there are physical or psychological concerns regarding the spraying.
• If pesticides cause sickness, seek medical attention as necessary.
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