The Washoe County Health District (WCHD) – Vector Borne Disease Program (VBD) will be conducting aerial larviciding (solid pellet) applications to treat mosquito larvae on Thursday, July 14, 2022.
This is the third treatment of the season in Washoe County. Residents recreating in the Stead, Spanish Springs, Rosewood Lakes, South Meadows and Damonte Ranch areas should be aware as a helicopter will be dropping granular, non-liquid treatment, specifically on wetland water sources starting around 6 a.m. Please avoid walking paths along wetland areas where the helicopter is flying from approximately 6 a.m. until noon.
For more information about the mosquito abatement process, safety and products used, please visit our WCHD – VBD website.
Tips to prevent mosquito bites
The best way to decrease the chance of mosquito bites, and West Nile virus, when recreating outside is to use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect replants (Find list here). It’s also advised to wear pants and long-sleeve shirts to cover your skin and treat clothing with above mentioned insect repellent.
Additional planned aerial larviciding dates (subject to change):
- August 18, 2022
- September 22, 2022
The Washoe County Health District is nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board and has jurisdiction over all public health matters in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County through the policy-making Washoe County District Board of Health. The District consists of five divisions: Administrative Health Services, Air Quality Management, Community and Clinical Health Services, Environmental Health Services and Epidemiology & Public Health Preparedness. More info can be found here.
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