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Vector Mosquito Control reports lower mosquito counts, plans increased testing and aircraft capacity
Summary
Vector Mosquito Control told the committee that July and August operations saw fewer larviciding inspections and lower trap counts due to dry, hot weather. The contractor said it will increase testing with a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences partner and add aircraft capacity to respond more quickly if virus activity rises.
Vector Mosquito Control representatives updated the committee on July and August mosquito-abatement operations and future plans, saying dry weather reduced larviciding and trap counts but virus testing and response capacity will increase.
A Vector representative identified as Jim said the program used ground units frequently during July, conducted aerial spraying before July 4 and has flown several times since. He told the committee the bureau flew the north half of Jonesboro most recently and planned additional flights as weather permitted. “Mosquitoes have been populated mostly south of town,” Jim said.
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