Craney Island mosquito spraying set for July 28

By Norfolk District Public Affairs
Published July 25, 2014
Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area (CIDMMA), also known as Craney Island, is the “Jewel in the Port of Hampton Roads.” Since its construction in 1957, Craney Island’s centralized location provides a low-cost placement option for material dredged from Hampton Roads navigation channels, as well as from private dredging projects.

Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area (CIDMMA), also known as Craney Island, is the “Jewel in the Port of Hampton Roads.” Since its construction in 1957, Craney Island’s centralized location provides a low-cost placement option for material dredged from Hampton Roads navigation channels, as well as from private dredging projects.

NORFOLK — The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the city of Portsmouth, Va., will conduct joint aerial mosquito spraying Monday at federal properties on Craney Island and adjacent city properties.

Crabbe Aviation, LLC will conduct the aerial spraying between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., weather permitting.

The contractor will use an Air Tractor, a fixed-wing aircraft similar to a dust cropper, to spray liquid mosquito larvicide to target developing mosquito larvae.

Beekeepers in the affected areas do not need to take special precautions, as the pesticide used does not affect bees.

If conditions don’t allow spraying Monday, the inclement weather date is Tuesday, July 29.

The Portsmouth Mosquito Hotline, 757-393-8666, will provide continuous updates on Monday’s aerial mosquito spraying.