ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release)

The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Thursday, July 17th  between the hours of 8:45 PM and 1:00 AM.

The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph.  The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light.  To ensure spray effectiveness during the spraying operations, the winds must be below 15 mph or less and no inclement weather present.  Winds higher than 15 mph or inclement weather will result in the spray being suspended until conditions improve.

The Mosquito Control Division of the City of Aberdeen has identified West Nile Virus as well as an increasing population of the Culex Tarsalis species which is identified as one of the most common carriers of West Nile Virus.

You can reduce the risk of getting West Nile Virus by eliminating mosquito habitat around your property, applying insect repellents, and wearing proper clothing when outdoors.

City officials urge citizens to take reasonable precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.

For more information on the Aberdeen Mosquito Control Program call 605.626.7015.