Not likely. The pesticide is extremely safe for use around warm blooded creatures and is in fact a repellent for animals. There is, however, the possibility that inhalation of the spray could cause a reaction in individuals with chronic respiratory illnesses such as asthma or emphysema. Call the Mosquito Control Hotline at 561-791-4001 for more information.
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Yes. Beekeepers, farmers, and any residents in Wellington who wish to be added to the do not spray list must submit a request through our Self Service Portal.
Each night's activities are recorded and reviewed the following day. A Global Positioning System (GPS) recording device provides a visual track of a truck's location and an indication as to whether the spray system was on. This system provides us the ability to view the actual work of the operator to determine if any part of the treatment area was missed and to assure that he or she is performing appropriately. Call the Mosquito Control Hotline at 561-791-4001 for more information.
During the peak of the mosquito season (June through November), no more than once per week. Wellington is divided into five zones to be treated. Call the Mosquito Control Hotline at 561-791-4001 for more information.
The primary system is five light traps augmented with carbon dioxide (CO2) operated at the same time each evening. Residential requests are used to indicate problems not reflected in light traps. Mosquito technicians in the field conducting larval surveillance and treatment utilize landing rate counts to provide additional data. Call the Mosquito Control Hotline at 561-791-4001 for more information.
Spraying for adult mosquitoes is not done on a routine schedule. Schedules are made on a daily basis based upon surveillance data taken each morning from mosquito traps around Wellington. State pesticide regulations require specific surveillance be conducted prior to pesticide applications. Call the Mosquito Control Hotline at 561-791-4001 for more information.