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Morning Brief: Mosquito Spray Schedule for July 19, 2018

"Longmont’s mosquito control contractor, Vector Disease Control International , will begin adulticide fogging, weather permitting, in 5 Longmont areas on Thursday night, July 19, 2018," states a press release by the City of Longmont.
Macie May
Macie May

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"Longmont’s mosquito control contractor, Vector Disease Control International, will begin adulticide fogging, weather permitting, in 5 Longmont areas on Thursday night, July 19, 2018," states a press release by the City of Longmont. 
"Longmont fogging is triggered when West Nile Virus positive mosquitoes are discovered in Larimer, Boulder or Weld counties and when Longmont traps exceed 100 mosquitoes."
Areas scheduled for spraying this week include:

  • LM-03   Jim Hamm
  • LM-22   Sandstone Ranch
  • LM-23   Longmont, Union Reservoir
  • LM-27   Great Western / Mill Village
  • LM-28   St Vrain Greenway @ Emery St

According to the press relase, "The code corresponds to a boundary map that can be seen on the West Nile virus web page."

Vector Disease Control International (VDCI) was hired by the City of Longmont to carry out an "integrated pest management program." The program is designed to attack mosquitoes in their larval stage, preventing them from hatching and reducing the need to fog for adult, airborne bugs. Fogging is necessary when the West Nile mosquito population increases. See weekly trap reports from Vector Disease Control International.

To receive updates and notices about West Nile virus and scheduled, Longmont residents can sign up for the City's e-Notification system. "By visiting Link2Longmont residents can enter their contact information and receive an email notice if and when spraying is scheduled," states the press release.

To find a map of the West Nile information visit LongmontColorado.gov/westnile.

According to the press release, "VDCI uses state-of-the-art technology, calibrated application timing, and least-toxic products to minimize non-target impacts. All adult mosquito control is accomplished using Ultra Low Volume (ULV) fogging equipment and is performed after dusk when the majority of mosquito species are most active."

Mosquito season is from late April to mid-October or usually until the first freeze in the fall.

For more information about West Nile virus, mosquito activity in Boulder County, or proactive steps to take, visit www.bouldercounty.org/environment/water/west-nile-virus or call the Colorado Health Information Line at 1-877-462-2911.

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Longmont Library Host Second Annual Volunteer Fair on August 11

The Longmont Library will be hosting a Volunteer Fair on August 11 from 10 a.m. to noon.

"Nonprofits and volunteer groups from around the community will be on hand to distribute information about their work in our community and how you can help out," according to the Longmont Library website.

Adults and teens are encouraged to attend and no registration is necessary.