This week’s cooldown combined with lower mosquito counts in local traps means there will be no spraying in Longmont on Thursday.
Monitoring of mosquito traps by contractor Vector Disease Control International will continue in the coming weeks, the city stated in an email sent Wednesday afternoon.
Spraying occurs when the number of mosquitos in area traps exceeds 150 and when West Nile virus has been detected in the Longmont area. A map of predetermined spray areas can be viewed at LongmontColorado.gov/westnile.
Notice of spraying is posted Tuesdays at LongmontColorado.gov/westnile, according to the city. Residents also can sign up to be alerted when spraying will take place by using the city’s eNotification subscription page.
Residents can request notifications and shutoffs when spraying is planned near their properties by calling Vector Disease Control at 970-278-9977 or visiting vdci.net/colorado. Three options are available: To receive a call before spraying takes place; to have the spray machine shut off when it passes their property, or to receive notification and have the machine shut off as it passes.
Learn more about the city’s integrated pest management program and protecting yourself from West Nile Virus at LongmontColorado.gov/westnile or by calling 303-651-8416.
