District manager: aerial Vectomax application prevented fall hatch; season ends

Aug 12, 2026

District Manager Bud Stinson told the board that a late-September aerial granular application of Vectomax CG treated 250 acres and prevented an anticipated mosquito hatch; he also reported mosquitofish relocations, seasonal staffing changes, and winterization steps.

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District Manager Bud Stinson presented a detailed end-of-season report covering August and September operations. He said August was "slow but steady," with only a few localized treatment spots; the district relocated about 1,000 mosquitofish from drying areas into drains to improve survival chances. Seasonal field technician Marty Howard finished the last week in August and indicated he wants to return next year if the manager remains.

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