UPDATES
6/23/09
For the most part, mosquitoes have returned to threshold levels. This means a few are around, but not enough to warrant spraying. Pockets do remain and control efforts will be directed to these areas.
6/15/09
Rainfall from June 4th, resulted in new mosquito populations. Biting counts this morning ranged from 10 - 20 at district count stations along US1. Aerial spraying is scheduled for US1, Espanola area, and into western Palm Coast south of Palm Coast Parkway.
6/11/09
Mosquito spraying is winding down. Most count stations are reporting no mosquitoes. A few are reporting 1 or 2 bites (not unusual for this time of year). Some truck spraying continuing in problem areas.
6/10/09
Spot spraying by truck in problem areas (see links). Mosquito counts and collections have diminished. Coastal marshes resolved. Aerial spraying in Rima Ridge, Espanola and west of Bunnell.
6/09/09
Truck spraying will occur in the areas (linked above). Aerial spraying will occur in the vicinity of C5, C6 and D1 as well as the upland edge of the coastal salt marshes.
6/08/09
High mosquito counts persist in B1,B4, B5, B6, C6, and A2S. Truck spraying (see link) is scheduled between 2am--3am. We will concentrate in these areas over the next two mornings.
6/05/09
Aerial applications have concluded for the weekend. Truck spraying will continue between 3am-5am Saturday.Trapping and mosquito collections will determine where spraying picks up on Monday.
6/04/09
Area-wide spraying is falling off. Problems still exist from Beverly Beach south through Flagler Beach, along John Anderson, Bulow Woods and Hillcrest. These are mostly aggressive salt marsh mosquitoes migrating north from Volusia County. Elsewhere, pockets in Cypress Knolls and the Rymfire area require additional attention. An aerial application tonight will supplement truck applications. We hope to end area wide spraying tonight, six days after the initial outbreak. Thank you for your input and your patience.
6/01/09
Area-wide mosquito annoyance continues. Populations should be peaking and reductions noticed. Spraying is ongoing between 2am - 4am.
5/30/09
The expected mosquito outbreak occured Saturday evening. Most sampling stations within the district are reporting biting counts of 10 - 20 per minute. Aerial spraying will continue along US1 and undeveloped areas south of the airport. Truck spraying is ongoing.
5/29/09
Mosquito populations continue to increase. Spraying is scheduled all weekend on a rotational basis. At this time no aerial spraying over congested areas is scheduled. Aerial applications will be west of US1 as we try to prevent migration into the district.
5/27/09
Parents should ascertain that their children are protected at bus stops. Use DEET repellant.
Organizations having outdoor functions over the next week to ten days should call the district office to assure spray coverage for your event.
5/26/09
Recent extraordinary rainfall will result in a significant increase in mosquito populations over the next few days. Mosquito spraying is scheduled district-wide on a rotating basis. Scheduled spray sections are posted elsewhere on the web site. To reduce biting, practice the 5 D’s:
* Dusk and Dawn—avoid times when mosquitoes are most active.
* Dress—cover up during periods of mosquito activity.
* DEET—use repellants containing this active ingredient.
* Drain—empty containers holding residual rainfall.
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