NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has scheduled aerial mosquito treatment on Tuesday, Aug. 25, over the federal property on Craney Island, with a backup date of Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Eastern Aviation LLC, the district’s contractor, will spray liquid larvicide to target developing mosquito larvae in the area.
The treatment will target developing mosquito larvae and be applied by a crop-duster-style aircraft.
Beekeepers in affected areas do not need to keep bees covered during spraying operations, as the chemical used does not affect bees.
The Portsmouth Mosquito Hotline provides continuous updates on all aerial mosquito spraying in the area and can be reached at 757-393-8666.
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