Dangerous Organophosphate Pesticides Being Aerially Sprayed Over Densely Populated Sacramento Neighborhoods for West Nile Virus Mosquitoes

ALERT:  Dangerous
Organophosphate Pesticides Being Aerially Sprayed Over Densely
Populated Sacramento Neighborhoods. Aerial spraying is scheduled
for two consecutive nights between 8:00 pm and midnight on Wednesday, July 16
and Thursday, July 17 to include parts of Citrus Heights, FAIR OAKS
AND ORANGEVALE. 


INTENSE WEST NILE
ACTIVITY PROMPTS AERIAL SPRAYING OVER PARTS OF CITRUS HEIGHTS, FAIR OAKS AND
ORANGEVALE

--Spraying scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday this week

— The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District
announced today that aerial treatment for adult mosquitoes infected with
West Nile virus is scheduled for two consecutive nights on Wednesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 17 from approximately
8:00 pm to midnight over parts of Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks and Orangevale
in north Sacramento County.  “Intense West Nile virus activity has
prompted us to move forward with plans for aerial spraying” said Gary Goodman,
District Manager.  “Our surveillance efforts indicate high virus infection
rates and aerial treatments to reduce the number of infected adult mosquitoes
are necessary in order to protect public health” added Goodman. For the past
few weeks virus activity in these areas has been constant and many mosquito
samples and dead birds have tested positive for the virus. Despite the current
focus on these specific locations, all residents should remain cautious as
virus activity has been detected in other areas of both Sacramento and Yolo counties,
especially in Davis.

Please refer to the map for the treatment area


http://www.fightthebite.net/aerial71614  

If possible, close windows in the evening spraying hours 8pm-midnight, and bring in children and animals at that time.

PREGNANT
WOMEN ESPECIALLY avoid contact with pesticide spraying for mosquitos which is
scheduled Wed and Thurs in the area on the map. 

Please
rinse off the walkways into your house and gardens and toys (with care for limited water resources).  Or take off shoes on entering the house.
When the
pesticide is brought indoors it is not exposed to sun and wind and it does not
disperse as quickly.

If you would like to be notified of future pesticide applications, sign up on www.fightthebite.net .

Practice the District D’s of Mosquito Prevention: 

DRAIN standing water that may produce
mosquitoes. 

DAWN and DUSK
are times to avoid being outdoors.   

DRESS appropriately be wearing long sleeves and
pants when outside. 

DEFEND yourself by using an effective insect
repellent.  Make sure to follow label directions! 

DOOR and window screens should be in good
working condition.

DISTRICT
personnel are also available to address any mosquito problems. Call them at 1-800-429-1022 or
visit www.FIGHTtheBITE.net

Please inform the district of dead jays or crows as birds carry the virus, and they can be tested by the district.