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Fort Smith board discontinues citywide mosquito fogging; board splits on policy change
Summary
After public and board discussion about health and efficacy, the Fort Smith Board voted to discontinue citywide adult mosquito fogging; the measure passed with four votes in favor, two opposed and one abstention.
The Fort Smith City Board of Directors voted to discontinue the city's adult mosquito fogging program, approving a consent-agenda resolution on May 6 by a vote of 4 in favor, 2 opposed and 1 abstention.
Why it matters: The decision ends a long-standing, city-conducted adult-mosquito fogging program that used an EPA-registered insecticide mixed with mineral oil; staff said the program also distributed larvicide pellets for standing water. Supporters of discontinuation cited public concerns about chemical exposure; opponents warned the change could reduce a familiar vector-control tool.
Matt Meeker, the city…
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