Oceanside Mosquito Larvicide Applications Planned For June 8 - June 9

OCEANSIDE, CA — The San Diego County Vector Control Program (VCP) will conduct its third routine aerial mosquito-fighting larvicide application on Oceanside waterways on Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 9, 2022

Granules of larvicide will be applied via helicopter to specific waterways known to breed mosquitoes throughout the San Diego region to reduce mosquito breeding and decrease the risk of West Nile virus (WNV) transmission. The larvicide consists of naturally occurring bacteria that target mosquito larvae but are safe for people, pets, plants and wildlife. VCP staff will be at the locations during the applications to answer questions and monitor progress. Depending on conditions, aerial mosquito larvicide applications will occur every 3-4 weeks or as needed during the mosquito season from April to October.

There are nine waterway areas targeted for application in Oceanside that include approximately 270 acres:

• Buena Vista Lagoon
• Fireside Park
• San Luis Rey River
• Huula Dr.
• Foss Lake
• Libby Lake
• Talone Lake
• Guajome County Park
• Antique Gas/Guajome Adobe

The County has used helicopters to drop batches of solid, granular larvicide on nearly 50 rivers, streams, ponds and other waterways in summer months since the early 2000s. The program keeps mosquito populations down and protects people from mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile virus.

The best protection against West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses is to prevent mosquito breeding and mosquito bites.

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