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Mosquito spraying begins around April 15

ADDISON COUNTY — Local mosquito control districts may be making ground and aerial applications of Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (BTI), Bacillus sphaericus (BS), spinosad and (S)-Methoprene to surface waters where mosquito larvae are present. These applications will occur in the towns of Cornwall, Bridport, and Weybridge. Pesticide applications will begin on or after April 15.

Further information or comments about the larviciding activities or application exclusion requests can be obtained from Lemon Fair Insect Control District at [email protected] or phone our hotline: 802-349-5407

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture oversees the permitting of these mosquito larvicides and can be reached at 802-828-3473.

For more information go to www.lficd.org or tinyurl.com/mosquito-spraying.

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